Historical Compliance Records MS

Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest

EPA ID: MS0170043 ยท 9,298 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest (MS0170043): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Even though Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest accumulated 4 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 9,298 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 94
Avg Safety Score
9,298
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$193K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

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 Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest 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

Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest'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 Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 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 2 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Bay St Louis
9,284 people
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City of Amory
9,350 people
6 violations
A 4 violations
City of Pontotoc
9,398 people
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City of Indianola
9,464 people
10 violations

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest (EPA ID: MS0170043) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 9,298 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (94/100)

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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0007 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 Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest (MS0170043) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest serve?

Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest serves approximately 9,298 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest 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
58

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 Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest safe to drink?
Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest earns a A safety grade with 4 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest serve?
Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest serves approximately 9,298 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest's water source?
Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest's service area?
The Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest 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 Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest get its water?
Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest'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.). Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest (MS): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0170043/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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