Carson Central Water Assn
EPA ID: MS0330002 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Carson Central Water Assn stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 300 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Carson Central Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Carson Central Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $34,167 and an estimated 853 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: 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?
Carson Central Water 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.
About 3% of homes in Jefferson Davis 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
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System Overview
Carson Central Water Assn (EPA ID: MS0330002) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 39427 in Carson.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 39427 — Carson
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Carson Central Water Assn (MS0330002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carson Central Water Assn water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Carson Central Water Assn has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Carson Central Water Assn serve?
Carson Central Water Assn serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.
Where does Carson Central Water Assn 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:
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.
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.