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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Edwards Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
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 Town of Edwards compares to EPA limits
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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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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
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.
- 39066 - Edwards
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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Edwards (MS): 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0250005/
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What You Can Do
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