Water System Report MS

Town of Duncan

EPA ID: MS0060008 · 341 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Town of Duncan has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 341 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

341
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Duncan Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,656
Median Household Income
395
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Duncan serves a community with a median household income of $46,656 and an estimated 395 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of Duncan'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Bolivar County, Mississippi rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

System Overview

Town of Duncan (EPA ID: MS0060008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 341 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38740 in Duncan.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Duncan (MS0060008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Duncan water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Town of Duncan has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Town of Duncan serve?

Town of Duncan serves approximately 341 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Duncan get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
174
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 341
Reported to Mississippi

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Town of Duncan meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Duncan serve?
Town of Duncan serves approximately 341 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Duncan's water source?
Town of Duncan draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Duncan's service area?
The Town of Duncan service area has a median household income of $46,656. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Duncan get its water?
Town of Duncan'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.
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