Historical Compliance Records MS

Mcadams Water Association

EPA ID: MS0040005 ยท 708 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mcadams Water Association (MS0040005): 21 EPA violations in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Mcadams Water Association includes 21 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 708 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

708
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
21
Contaminants Flagged
$92K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mcadams Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$35,261
Median Household Income
4,312
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
85th
Poverty Percentile
95th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mcadams Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $35,261 and an estimated 4,312 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mcadams Water Association's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mcadams Water Association compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Monochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Mcadams Water Association (EPA ID: MS0040005) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 708 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 21 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2021 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chloramine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Tribromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MS or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mcadams Water Association (MS0040005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcadams Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mcadams Water Association; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mcadams Water Association serve?

Mcadams Water Association serves approximately 708 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Mcadams Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mcadams Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Mcadams Water Association serve?
Mcadams Water Association serves approximately 708 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mcadams Water Association's water source?
Mcadams Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mcadams Water Association's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mcadams Water Association's service area?
The Mcadams Water Association service area has a median household income of $35,261. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mcadams Water Association get its water?
Mcadams Water Association's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mcadams Water Association (MS): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0040005/
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What You Can Do

1

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3

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