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Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park

EPA ID: MS0300026 · 108 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park — the supplier serving 108 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

108
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$44,182
Median Household Income
21,855
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park serves a community with a median household income of $44,182 and an estimated 21,855 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 54% 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

Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jackson 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,840
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,140

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

Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park (EPA ID: MS0300026) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 108 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park (MS0300026) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park serve?

Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park serves approximately 108 people across 5 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park 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
43
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 108
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?
Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park serve?
Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park serves approximately 108 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park's water source?
Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park's service area?
The Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park service area has a median household income of $44,182. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park get its water?
Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park'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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