Historical Compliance Records MS 11 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Town of Edwards

EPA ID: MS0250005 ยท 1,980 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Edwards (MS0250005): 11 past health-based violations, since resolved. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Town of Edwards encountered 18 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 1,980 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,980
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
18
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Edwards Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,438
Median Household Income
4,486
Service Area Population
61%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Edwards serves a community with a median household income of $48,438 and an estimated 4,486 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of Edwards'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Edwards compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 8 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

Town of Ashland
1,977 people
2 violations
Runnelstown-north
1,968 people
4 violations
City of Nettleton
1,995 people
5 violations
2 violations
City of Quitman
1,964 people
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,145

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,075
10 years
$22,150
20 years
$44,300

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $22,150 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

Town of Edwards (EPA ID: MS0250005) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,980 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39066 in Edwards.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 18 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 resolved, 0 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
March 28, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
December 7, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 7, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
September 6, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 6, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
May 20, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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 8 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 Yes

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0008 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Edwards (MS0250005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Edwards water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of Edwards; its 18 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Town of Edwards serve?

Town of Edwards serves approximately 1,980 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Edwards get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Town of Edwards's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Town of Edwards serve?
Town of Edwards serves approximately 1,980 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Edwards's water source?
Town of Edwards draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Edwards's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Edwards's service area?
The Town of Edwards service area has a median household income of $48,438. EPA EJScreen data classifies 61% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Edwards get its water?
Town of Edwards'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.). Town of Edwards (MS): 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0250005/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Town of Edwards (EPA ID: MS0250005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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