Historical Compliance Records MS 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Days Water Association

EPA ID: MS0170005 ยท 2,825 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Days Water Association (MS0170005): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. Days Water Association's record shows 7 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 2,825 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,825
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000721 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$193K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Days Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,567
Median Household Income
35,793
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Days Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $68,567 and an estimated 35,793 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Days 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Days Water Association compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

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.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Days Water Association (EPA ID: MS0170005) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,825 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 7 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
February 2, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
February 2, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
February 2, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
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
0.000721 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Days Water Association (MS0170005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Days Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Days Water Association; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Days Water Association serve?

Days Water Association serves approximately 2,825 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Days Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Days Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 0700, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Days Water Association serve?
Days Water Association serves approximately 2,825 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Days Water Association's water source?
Days Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Days Water Association's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000721 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Days Water Association's service area?
The Days Water Association service area has a median household income of $68,567. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Days Water Association get its water?
Days 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Days Water Association (MS): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0170005/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Days Water Association (EPA ID: MS0170005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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