Water System Report MS

Houston-palestine Water Assoc

EPA ID: MS0290004 · 1,563 people served · 3 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Houston-palestine Water Assoc delivers safe water to 1,563 residents.

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

1,563
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$112K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Houston-palestine Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,250
Median Household Income
14,640
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Houston-palestine Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $71,250 and an estimated 14,640 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: 80% 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?

Groundwater

Houston-palestine Water Assoc'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Prentiss 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

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

Comparable Water Systems

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A 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
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.

System Overview

Houston-palestine Water Assoc (EPA ID: MS0290004) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,563 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Houston-palestine Water Assoc (MS0290004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston-palestine Water Assoc water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Houston-palestine Water Assoc serve?

Houston-palestine Water Assoc serves approximately 1,563 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Houston-palestine Water Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
849
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,563
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?
Houston-palestine Water Assoc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Houston-palestine Water Assoc serve?
Houston-palestine Water Assoc serves approximately 1,563 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Houston-palestine Water Assoc's water source?
Houston-palestine Water Assoc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Houston-palestine Water Assoc's service area?
The Houston-palestine Water Assoc service area has a median household income of $71,250. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Houston-palestine Water Assoc get its water?
Houston-palestine Water Assoc'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.
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