Current Noncompliance MS

Union Church Waterworks Assn

EPA ID: MS0320004 ยท 1,456 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Union Church Waterworks Assn (MS0320004): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Union Church Waterworks Assn shows 1 open EPA violation in current federal records for approximately 1,456 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,456
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
13
Contaminants Flagged
$102K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Union Church Waterworks Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$37,842
Median Household Income
16,232
Service Area Population
92%
Disadvantaged Population
85th
Poverty Percentile
95th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Union Church Waterworks Assn serves a community with a median household income of $37,842 and an estimated 16,232 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 92% 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

Union Church Waterworks Assn'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
13th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Union Church Waterworks Assn compares to EPA limits

Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Chromium 2 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)
Nitrite 2 mg/L (as nitrogen) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential carcinogen

What This Means For You

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chromium at 2 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Nitrite at 2 mg/L (as nitrogen) exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L (as nitrogen). Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Contaminant 1045 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Union Church Waterworks Assn (EPA ID: MS0320004) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,456 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 2 No
Cadmium Inorganic 2 No
Chromium Inorganic 2 No
Fluoride Inorganic 2 No
Nickel Inorganic 2 No
Nitrite Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 2 No
Mercury Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0005 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Union Church Waterworks Assn (MS0320004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union Church Waterworks Assn water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Union Church Waterworks Assn serve?

Union Church Waterworks Assn serves approximately 1,456 people across 4 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Union Church Waterworks Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Union Church Waterworks Assn's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Chromium, Nitrite. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Union Church Waterworks Assn serve?
Union Church Waterworks Assn serves approximately 1,456 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Union Church Waterworks Assn's water source?
Union Church Waterworks Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Union Church Waterworks Assn's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Union Church Waterworks Assn's service area?
The Union Church Waterworks Assn service area has a median household income of $37,842. EPA EJScreen data classifies 92% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Union Church Waterworks Assn get its water?
Union Church Waterworks Assn'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Union Church Waterworks Assn (EPA ID: MS0320004) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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