Macedonia Water Association
EPA ID: MS0070008 · 528 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Macedonia Water Association (MS0070008): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, Macedonia Water Association currently shows 1 EPA violation unresolved - serving a population of approximately 528.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Macedonia Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Macedonia Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $45,918 and an estimated 4,488 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: 100% 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?
Macedonia Water Association'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 Macedonia Water Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Selenium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Macedonia Water Association (EPA ID: MS0070008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 528 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 38916 in Calhoun City.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Selenium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0007 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.
- 38916 - Calhoun City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Macedonia Water Association (MS0070008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macedonia Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Macedonia Water Association serve?
Macedonia Water Association serves approximately 528 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.
Where does Macedonia Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Macedonia Water Association (MS): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0070008/
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