South Terry Water Assn
EPA ID: MS0250023 · 573 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Terry Water Assn (MS0250023): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. 11 total violations across five years at South Terry Water Assn - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 573 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Terry Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The South Terry Water Assn 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?
South Terry Water Assn'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 South Terry Water Assn compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
South Terry Water Assn (EPA ID: MS0250023) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 573 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 39170 in Terry.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | 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 →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 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 South Terry Water Assn (MS0250023) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Terry Water Assn water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for South Terry Water Assn; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does South Terry Water Assn serve?
South Terry Water Assn serves approximately 573 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.
Where does South Terry Water Assn get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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