Eastside Water Association
EPA ID: MS0250004 · 1,200 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Eastside Water Association (MS0250004): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. Eastside Water Association's record shows 40 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 1,200 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Eastside Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Eastside Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $69,000 and an estimated 8,970 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 61% 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?
Eastside Water Association'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Eastside Water Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Arsenic at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Eastside Water Association (EPA ID: MS0250004) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,200 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 39170 in Terry.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 34 resolved, 6 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, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| August 24, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 24, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 24, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 9, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | PFOA | 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 | 3 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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.
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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.
- 39170 - Terry
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Eastside Water Association (MS0250004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastside Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Eastside Water Association; its 40 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Eastside Water Association serve?
Eastside Water Association serves approximately 1,200 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.
Where does Eastside Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Eastside Water Association (MS): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0250004/
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