Water System Report MS

Simpson Water Association #1

EPA ID: MS0100008 · 1,426 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Simpson Water Association #1 — the supplier serving 1,426 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

1,426
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$86K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Simpson Water Association #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,114
Median Household Income
4,660
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Simpson Water Association #1 serves a community with a median household income of $45,114 and an estimated 4,660 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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?

Groundwater

Simpson Water Association #1'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Choctaw County, Mississippi rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% 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

SIMPSON WATER ASSOCIATION #1 (EPA ID: MS0100008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,426 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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 Simpson Water Association #1 (MS0100008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simpson Water Association #1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Simpson Water Association #1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Simpson Water Association #1 serve?

Simpson Water Association #1 serves approximately 1,426 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Simpson Water Association #1 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
0
Unknown Material
558
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: 1,426
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?
Simpson Water Association #1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Simpson Water Association #1 serve?
Simpson Water Association #1 serves approximately 1,426 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Simpson Water Association #1's water source?
Simpson Water Association #1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Simpson Water Association #1's service area?
The Simpson Water Association #1 service area has a median household income of $45,114. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Simpson Water Association #1 get its water?
Simpson Water Association #1'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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