Current Noncompliance MS

Leaf Water Association-south

EPA ID: MS0210006 ยท 459 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Leaf Water Association-south (MS0210006): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Leaf Water Association-south, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 459 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

459
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$111K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Leaf Water Association-south Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$51,685
Median Household Income
7,957
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Leaf Water Association-south have a median household income of $51,685 and about 7,957 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Leaf Water Association-south's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Leaf Water Association-south (EPA ID: MS0210006) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 459 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39451 in Leakesville.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0006 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Leaf Water Association-south (MS0210006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leaf Water Association-south water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Leaf Water Association-south serve?

Leaf Water Association-south serves approximately 459 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Leaf Water Association-south get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Leaf Water Association-south serve? ▼
Leaf Water Association-south serves approximately 459 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Leaf Water Association-south's water source? ▼
Leaf Water Association-south draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Leaf Water Association-south's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0006 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Leaf Water Association-south? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Leaf Water Association-south have a median household income of $51,685 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Leaf Water Association-south get its water? ▼
Leaf Water Association-south's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Leaf Water Association-south (MS): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0210006/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Leaf Water Association-south (MS): 3 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0210006/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Leaf Water Association-south (EPA ID: MS0210006) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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