Historical Compliance Records MS

Ebenezer Rural Water Assn

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ebenezer Rural Water Assn (MS0260007): 4 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Ebenezer Rural Water Assn recorded 4 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 765 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

765
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$93K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$36,838
Median Household Income
6,652
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Ebenezer Rural Water Assn have a median household income of $36,838 and about 6,652 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

4 violations
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Town of Shubuta
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 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 2023-12-31

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0005 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Ebenezer Rural Water Assn? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Ebenezer Rural Water Assn have a median household income of $36,838 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

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

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Ebenezer Rural Water Assn (EPA ID: MS0260007) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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