Water System Report MS

City of Ellisville

EPA ID: MS0340003 ยท 4,600 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Ellisville (MS0340003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for City of Ellisville shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 4,600 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,600
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0082 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Ellisville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,812
Median Household Income
12,287
Service Area Population
77%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Ellisville serves a community with a median household income of $56,812 and an estimated 12,287 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: 77% 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

City of Ellisville'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
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Leland
4,591 people
7 violations
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4,689 people
3 violations
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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

City of Ellisville (EPA ID: MS0340003) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 4,600 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39437 in Ellisville.

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
0.0082 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)

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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 City of Ellisville (MS0340003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Ellisville water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Ellisville 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 City of Ellisville serve?

City of Ellisville serves approximately 4,600 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does City of Ellisville 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
203

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

Should I use a water filter?
City of Ellisville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Ellisville serve?
City of Ellisville serves approximately 4,600 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Ellisville's water source?
City of Ellisville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Ellisville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0082 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Ellisville's service area?
The City of Ellisville service area has a median household income of $56,812. EPA EJScreen data classifies 77% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Ellisville get its water?
City of Ellisville'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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