Historical Compliance Records MS 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Sweet Home Water & Sewer District

EPA ID: MS0260015 ยท 1,695 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sweet Home Water & Sewer District (MS0260015): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. Even though Sweet Home Water & Sewer District accumulated 8 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 1,695 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,695
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$65K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sweet Home Water & Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$31,615
Median Household Income
15,301
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sweet Home Water & Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $31,615 and an estimated 15,301 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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

Sweet Home Water & Sewer District'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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sweet Home Water & Sewer District 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.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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

3 violations
6 violations
City of Rosedale
1,708 people
8 violations
0 violations
6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,275

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,275 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Sweet Home Water & Sewer District (EPA ID: MS0260015) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,695 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 8 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 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
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
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
September 8, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
September 8, 2021 Contaminant 0700 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
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0027 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 Sweet Home Water & Sewer District (MS0260015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet Home Water & Sewer District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sweet Home Water & Sewer District; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Sweet Home Water & Sewer District serve?

Sweet Home Water & Sewer District serves approximately 1,695 people across 4 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Sweet Home Water & Sewer District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sweet Home Water & Sewer District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 0700, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Sweet Home Water & Sewer District serve?
Sweet Home Water & Sewer District serves approximately 1,695 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Sweet Home Water & Sewer District's water source?
Sweet Home Water & Sewer District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sweet Home Water & Sewer District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0027 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sweet Home Water & Sewer District's service area?
The Sweet Home Water & Sewer District service area has a median household income of $31,615. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sweet Home Water & Sewer District get its water?
Sweet Home Water & Sewer District'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

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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

Sweet Home Water & Sewer District (EPA ID: MS0260015) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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