Historical Compliance Records MS

Ebenezer Rural Water Assn

EPA ID: MS0260007 ยท 765 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ebenezer Rural Water Assn (MS0260007): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. A total of 4 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Ebenezer Rural Water Assn's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 765 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

Data: EPA SDWIS

765
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$93K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ebenezer Rural Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$36,838
Median Household Income
6,652
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ebenezer Rural Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $36,838 and an estimated 6,652 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Ebenezer Rural 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Ebenezer Rural Water Assn compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 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) 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

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Ebenezer Rural Water Assn (EPA ID: MS0260007) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 765 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39095 in Lexington.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0005 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 Ebenezer Rural Water Assn (MS0260007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebenezer Rural Water Assn water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ebenezer Rural Water Assn; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Ebenezer Rural Water Assn serve?

Ebenezer Rural Water Assn serves approximately 765 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Ebenezer Rural Water Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Ebenezer Rural Water Assn's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Ebenezer Rural Water Assn serve?
Ebenezer Rural Water Assn serves approximately 765 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ebenezer Rural Water Assn's water source?
Ebenezer Rural Water Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ebenezer Rural Water Assn's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ebenezer Rural Water Assn's service area?
The Ebenezer Rural Water Assn service area has a median household income of $36,838. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ebenezer Rural Water Assn get its water?
Ebenezer Rural 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ebenezer Rural Water Assn (MS): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0260007/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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