Boyle-skene Water Assn
EPA ID: MS0060047 · 898 people served · 8 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Boyle-skene Water Assn (MS0060047): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. While 1 violation did appear in Boyle-skene Water Assn's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 898 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Boyle-skene Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Boyle-skene Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $44,239 and an estimated 28,783 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 90% 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?
Boyle-skene Water Assn'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Boyle-skene Water Assn compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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
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System Overview
Boyle-skene Water Assn (EPA ID: MS0060047) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 898 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (96/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00186 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.
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
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.
- 38725 - Benoit
- 38730 - Boyle
- 38732 - Cleveland
- 38736 - Doddsville
- 38759 - Merigold
- 38769 - Rosedale
- 38771 - Ruleville
- 38773 - Shaw
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Boyle-skene Water Assn (MS0060047) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boyle-skene Water Assn water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Boyle-skene Water Assn; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Boyle-skene Water Assn serve?
Boyle-skene Water Assn serves approximately 898 people across 8 ZIP codes in Mississippi.
Where does Boyle-skene Water Assn get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Boyle-skene Water Assn (MS): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0060047/
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