Water System Report MS

City of Horn Lake

EPA ID: MS0170022 ยท 13,649 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Horn Lake (MS0170022): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at City of Horn Lake - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 13,649 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 92
Avg Safety Score
13,649
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$176K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Horn Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$61,744
Median Household Income
70,761
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Horn Lake serves a community with a median household income of $61,744 and an estimated 70,761 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Horn Lake'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

City of Horn Lake (EPA ID: MS0170022) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 13,649 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (92/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0012 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 City of Horn Lake (MS0170022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Horn Lake water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Horn Lake in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Horn Lake serve?

City of Horn Lake serves approximately 13,649 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does City of Horn Lake 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
232

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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

Is water from City of Horn Lake safe to drink?
City of Horn Lake earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Horn Lake meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Horn Lake serve?
City of Horn Lake serves approximately 13,649 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Horn Lake's water source?
City of Horn Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Horn Lake's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Horn Lake's service area?
The City of Horn Lake service area has a median household income of $61,744. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Horn Lake get its water?
City of Horn Lake'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Horn Lake, MS: Serves 14K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0170022/
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