Water System Report MS

Dorsey Water Association

EPA ID: MS0290002 · 2,561 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Dorsey Water Association has stayed completely violation-free for its 2,561 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

2,561
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$142K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dorsey Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,785
Median Household Income
12,275
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dorsey Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $59,785 and an estimated 12,275 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?

Surface Water

Dorsey Water Association's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Itawamba County, Mississippi rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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.

System Overview

Dorsey Water Association (EPA ID: MS0290002) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,561 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38843 in Fulton.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dorsey Water Association (MS0290002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dorsey Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Dorsey Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Dorsey Water Association serve?

Dorsey Water Association serves approximately 2,561 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Dorsey Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
938
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,561
Reported to Mississippi

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Dorsey Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dorsey Water Association serve?
Dorsey Water Association serves approximately 2,561 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dorsey Water Association's water source?
Dorsey Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dorsey Water Association's service area?
The Dorsey Water Association service area has a median household income of $59,785. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dorsey Water Association get its water?
Dorsey Water Association's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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