Water System Report MS

Town of Heidelberg

EPA ID: MS0310005 ยท 1,114 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Heidelberg (MS0310005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Town of Heidelberg sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,114 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,114
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$99K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Heidelberg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$30,104
Median Household Income
5,983
Service Area Population
89%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Heidelberg serves a community with a median household income of $30,104 and an estimated 5,983 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 89% 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

Town of Heidelberg'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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
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

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Town of Heidelberg (EPA ID: MS0310005) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,114 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 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 Town of Heidelberg (MS0310005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Heidelberg water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Heidelberg in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Town of Heidelberg serve?

Town of Heidelberg serves approximately 1,114 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Heidelberg get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Town of Heidelberg meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Heidelberg serve?
Town of Heidelberg serves approximately 1,114 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Heidelberg's water source?
Town of Heidelberg draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Heidelberg's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Heidelberg's service area?
The Town of Heidelberg service area has a median household income of $30,104. EPA EJScreen data classifies 89% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Heidelberg get its water?
Town of Heidelberg'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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