Water System Report MS

Boyle-skene-benoit

EPA ID: MS0060044 · 462 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Boyle-skene-benoit has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 462 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

462
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$86K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Boyle-skene-benoit Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,578
Median Household Income
1,635
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Boyle-skene-benoit serves a community with a median household income of $63,578 and an estimated 1,635 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Boyle-skene-benoit'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

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.

System Overview

Boyle-skene-benoit (EPA ID: MS0060044) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 462 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38730 in Boyle.

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 Boyle-skene-benoit (MS0060044) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boyle-skene-benoit water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Boyle-skene-benoit has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Boyle-skene-benoit serve?

Boyle-skene-benoit serves approximately 462 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Boyle-skene-benoit get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
2
Unknown Material
226
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: 462
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

Should I use a water filter?
Boyle-skene-benoit meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Boyle-skene-benoit serve?
Boyle-skene-benoit serves approximately 462 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Boyle-skene-benoit's water source?
Boyle-skene-benoit draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Boyle-skene-benoit's service area?
The Boyle-skene-benoit service area has a median household income of $63,578. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Boyle-skene-benoit get its water?
Boyle-skene-benoit'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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