Monitoring Violations MS

Scott Combined Water & Sewer D

EPA ID: MS0060017 · 288 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Past issues aside, Scott Combined Water & Sewer D cleared all 2 violations and is compliant today, supplying 288 residents.

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

B · 81
Avg Safety Score
288
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00405 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Scott Combined Water & Sewer D Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$176,167
Median Household Income
111
Service Area Population
94%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
100%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Scott Combined Water & Sewer D serves a community with a median household income of $176,167 and an estimated 111 residents across its service area. Approximately 100% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 94% 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

Scott Combined Water & Sewer D'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Scott Combined Water & Sewer D (EPA ID: MS0060017) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 288 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2023 Unknown Monitoring Resolved

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
38772 0.00405 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Scott Combined Water & Sewer D (MS0060017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott Combined Water & Sewer D water safe to drink?

Scott Combined Water & Sewer D has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Scott Combined Water & Sewer D serve?

Scott Combined Water & Sewer D serves approximately 288 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Scott Combined Water & Sewer D get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
662-742-3704
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
P. O. Box 125, Scott, MS 38772

Contact information from Scott Water and Utility District Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Scott Water and Utility District Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Scott Water and Utility District Consumer Confidence Report:
The well for the Scott Combined Water and Sewer Utility District has received a MODERATE susceptibility ranking to contamination.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Livestock operationsUrban stormwater runoffIndustrial dischargesSeptic systemsMiningOil and gas production

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Scott Water and Utility District Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
51
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 2024-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 288
Reported to Mississippi

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

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Scott Combined Water & Sewer D safe to drink?
Scott Combined Water & Sewer D earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 recorded violations, 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 Scott Combined Water & Sewer D serve?
Scott Combined Water & Sewer D serves approximately 288 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Scott Combined Water & Sewer D's water source?
Scott Combined Water & Sewer D draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Scott Combined Water & Sewer D's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00405 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Scott Combined Water & Sewer D's service area?
The Scott Combined Water & Sewer D service area has a median household income of $176,167. EPA EJScreen data classifies 94% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Scott Combined Water & Sewer D get its water?
Scott Combined Water & Sewer D'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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