Water System Report MS

Oak Grove Water Assn

EPA ID: MS0340011 · 1,405 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Oak Grove Water Assn has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,405 residents.

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

1,405
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oak Grove Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,797
Median Household Income
25,960
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oak Grove Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $62,797 and an estimated 25,960 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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

Oak Grove 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
3th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Jones 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 52% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,650 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Oak Grove Water Assn (EPA ID: MS0340011) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,405 people from groundwater sources.

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

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Oak Grove Water Assn (MS0340011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oak Grove Water Assn water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Oak Grove Water Assn serve?

Oak Grove Water Assn serves approximately 1,405 people across 4 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Oak Grove 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
599
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,405
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?
Oak Grove Water Assn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Oak Grove Water Assn serve?
Oak Grove Water Assn serves approximately 1,405 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Oak Grove Water Assn's water source?
Oak Grove Water Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Oak Grove Water Assn's service area?
The Oak Grove Water Assn service area has a median household income of $62,797. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Oak Grove Water Assn get its water?
Oak Grove 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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