Historical Compliance Records MS 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Town of Pace

EPA ID: MS0060014 ยท 396 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Pace (MS0060014): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Town of Pace, 5 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 396 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

396
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$74K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$18,869
Median Household Income
2,088
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Pace serves a community with a median household income of $18,869 and an estimated 2,088 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of Pace'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Pace compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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 $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Town of Pace (EPA ID: MS0060014) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 396 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38769 in Rosedale.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 6, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 6, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 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 Town of Pace (MS0060014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Pace water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of Pace; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Town of Pace serve?

Town of Pace serves approximately 396 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Pace get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Town of Pace's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Town of Pace serve?
Town of Pace serves approximately 396 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Pace's water source?
Town of Pace draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Pace's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Pace's service area?
The Town of Pace service area has a median household income of $18,869. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Pace get its water?
Town of Pace'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.). Town of Pace (MS): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0060014/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Town of Pace (EPA ID: MS0060014) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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