Water System Report MS

Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside

EPA ID: MS0230071 · 2,458 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 2,458 residents year after year.

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

2,458
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$203K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,139
Median Household Income
40,566
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside serves a community with a median household income of $65,139 and an estimated 40,566 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 49% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Harrison 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.

System Overview

Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside (EPA ID: MS0230071) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,458 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside (MS0230071) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside serve?

Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside serves approximately 2,458 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
982
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
Population served: 2,458
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?
Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside serve?
Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside serves approximately 2,458 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside's water source?
Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside's service area?
The Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside service area has a median household income of $65,139. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside get its water?
Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside'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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