North West Kemper W/a #4
EPA ID: MS0350025 · 1,671 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, North West Kemper W/a #4 sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,671 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for North West Kemper W/a #4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The North West Kemper W/a #4 serves a community with a median household income of $48,114 and an estimated 6,555 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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?
North West Kemper W/a #4'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 1% of homes in Kemper County, Mississippi rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
NORTH WEST KEMPER W/A #4 (EPA ID: MS0350025) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,671 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
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 North West Kemper W/a #4 (MS0350025) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North West Kemper W/a #4 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, North West Kemper W/a #4 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does North West Kemper W/a #4 serve?
North West Kemper W/a #4 serves approximately 1,671 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.
Where does North West Kemper W/a #4 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.