Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside
EPA ID: MS0230071 · 2,458 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside (MS0230071): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA records available for it, Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside shows no violations; the system serves about 2,458 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside have a median household income of $57,299 and about 32,983 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 52% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Mississippi
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside (MS0230071) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside 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 Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside serve?
Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside serves approximately 2,458 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.
Where does Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hancock County Water and Sewer- Bayside Water Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0230071/
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