Water System Report MS

Dixie Community Utility Assn.

EPA ID: MS0180005 ยท 5,840 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dixie Community Utility Assn. (MS0180005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Dixie Community Utility Assn. shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 5,840 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,840
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dixie Community Utility Assn. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,081
Median Household Income
54,862
Service Area Population
66%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dixie Community Utility Assn. serves a community with a median household income of $49,081 and an estimated 54,862 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 66% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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

Dixie Community Utility Assn.'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

Town of Florence
5,824 people
7 violations
0 violations
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5,808 people
4 violations
3 violations
A 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Dixie Community Utility Assn. (EPA ID: MS0180005) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 5,840 people from groundwater sources.

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

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
0.0015 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)

Need help with your water quality?

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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Dixie Community Utility Assn. (MS0180005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dixie Community Utility Assn. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Dixie Community Utility Assn. 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 Dixie Community Utility Assn. serve?

Dixie Community Utility Assn. serves approximately 5,840 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Dixie Community Utility Assn. 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
174

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Dixie Community Utility Assn. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dixie Community Utility Assn. serve?
Dixie Community Utility Assn. serves approximately 5,840 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Dixie Community Utility Assn.'s water source?
Dixie Community Utility Assn. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dixie Community Utility Assn.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Dixie Community Utility Assn.'s service area?
The Dixie Community Utility Assn. service area has a median household income of $49,081. EPA EJScreen data classifies 66% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dixie Community Utility Assn. get its water?
Dixie Community Utility Assn.'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.). Dixie Community Utility Assn. Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0180005/
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