Historical Compliance Records MS

North Covington W/a-north

EPA ID: MS0160004 ยท 1,259 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for North Covington W/a-north (MS0160004): 3 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 3 violations logged for North Covington W/a-north carry a resolved status, and around 1,259 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,259
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$90K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Covington W/a-north Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$62,525
Median Household Income
6,199
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with North Covington W/a-north have a median household income of $62,525 and about 6,199 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 42% 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

North Covington W/a-north'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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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)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

North Covington W/a-north (EPA ID: MS0160004) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,259 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39119 in Mount Olive.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
January 1, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

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 and Copper Rule 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
0.001 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 North Covington W/a-north (MS0160004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Covington W/a-north water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for North Covington W/a-north; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does North Covington W/a-north serve?

North Covington W/a-north serves approximately 1,259 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does North Covington W/a-north get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 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 North Covington W/a-north serve? ▼
North Covington W/a-north serves approximately 1,259 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is North Covington W/a-north's water source? ▼
North Covington W/a-north draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in North Covington W/a-north's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with North Covington W/a-north? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to North Covington W/a-north have a median household income of $62,525 (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 North Covington W/a-north get its water? ▼
North Covington W/a-north'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.). North Covington W/a-north (MS): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0160004/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{North Covington W/a-north (MS): 3 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0160004/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

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North Covington W/a-north (EPA ID: MS0160004) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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