Historical Compliance Records MS

Cross-roads Water Association

EPA ID: MS0070005 ยท 1,125 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cross-roads Water Association (MS0070005): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Cross-roads Water Association's EPA record lists 2 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,125 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,125
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0172 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$77K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cross-roads Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$49,777
Median Household Income
5,074
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cross-roads Water Association have a median household income of $49,777 and about 5,074 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Cross-roads Water Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

2 violations
Town of Carrollton
1,122 people
4 violations
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Town of Heidelberg
1,114 people
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,280
10 years
$10,560
20 years
$21,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cross-roads Water Association (EPA ID: MS0070005) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,125 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 2 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, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0172 mg/L Yes 2025-12-31
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Cross-roads Water Association (MS0070005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cross-roads Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cross-roads Water Association; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cross-roads Water Association serve?

Cross-roads Water Association serves approximately 1,125 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Cross-roads Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Cross-roads Water Association serve? ▼
Cross-roads Water Association serves approximately 1,125 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Cross-roads Water Association's water source? ▼
Cross-roads Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cross-roads Water Association's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0172 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Cross-roads Water Association? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cross-roads Water Association have a median household income of $49,777 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cross-roads Water Association get its water? ▼
Cross-roads Water Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cross-roads Water Association (MS): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0070005/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-ms0070005,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cross-roads Water Association (MS): 2 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0070005/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Cross-roads Water Association (EPA ID: MS0070005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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