Town of Abbeville-water Department
EPA ID: MS0360001 · 386 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Abbeville-water Department (MS0360001): 2 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 2 violations in EPA records for Town of Abbeville-water Department has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 386 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Abbeville-water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Town of Abbeville-water Department have a median household income of $50,568 and about 2,531 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Town of Abbeville-water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Town of Abbeville-water Department (EPA ID: MS0360001) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 386 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 38601 in Abbeville.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0038 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 38601 - Abbeville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Town of Abbeville-water Department (MS0360001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Abbeville-water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of Abbeville-water Department; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Town of Abbeville-water Department serve?
Town of Abbeville-water Department serves approximately 386 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.
Where does Town of Abbeville-water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Abbeville-water Department (MS): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0360001/
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