Water System Report MS

Montrose Water Association

EPA ID: MS0310008 · 502 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Montrose Water Association — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 502 residents.

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

502
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$59K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$37,500
Median Household Income
3,857
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Montrose Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $37,500 and an estimated 3,857 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Montrose Water Association'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jasper 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Montrose Water Association (EPA ID: MS0310008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 502 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39338 in Louin.

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 Montrose Water Association (MS0310008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montrose Water Association water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Montrose Water Association serve?

Montrose Water Association serves approximately 502 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Montrose Water Association 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
178
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 502
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?
Montrose 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 Montrose Water Association serve?
Montrose Water Association serves approximately 502 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Montrose Water Association's water source?
Montrose Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Montrose Water Association's service area?
The Montrose Water Association service area has a median household income of $37,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Montrose Water Association get its water?
Montrose Water Association'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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