Water System Report MS

Lewisburg Water Association

EPA ID: MS0170011 · 9,390 people served · 4 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Lewisburg Water Association has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 9,390 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

9,390
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 13 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,238
Median Household Income
114,931
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lewisburg Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $72,238 and an estimated 114,931 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lewisburg 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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9,509 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,825
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,125

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

Lewisburg Water Association (EPA ID: MS0170011) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 9,390 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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

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 Lewisburg Water Association (MS0170011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewisburg Water Association water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lewisburg Water Association serve?

Lewisburg Water Association serves approximately 9,390 people across 4 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Lewisburg Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
3,175
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 9,390
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?
Lewisburg Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lewisburg Water Association serve?
Lewisburg Water Association serves approximately 9,390 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lewisburg Water Association's water source?
Lewisburg Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lewisburg Water Association's service area?
The Lewisburg Water Association service area has a median household income of $72,238. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lewisburg Water Association get its water?
Lewisburg 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.
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