Current Noncompliance MS

Anchor Water Association

EPA ID: MS0360002 ยท 2,051 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Anchor Water Association (MS0360002): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Anchor Water Association has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 2,051 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,051
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$191K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Anchor Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$73,259
Median Household Income
9,912
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
65%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Anchor Water Association have a median household income of $73,259 and about 9,912 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 65% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Anchor Water Association'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

Town of Blue Mountain
2,049 people
1 violation
4 violations
Town of Smithville
2,062 people
6 violations
0 violations
Town of Myrtle
2,037 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Anchor Water Association (EPA ID: MS0360002) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,051 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule 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
0.0019 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Anchor Water Association (MS0360002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anchor Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Anchor Water Association serve?

Anchor Water Association serves approximately 2,051 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Anchor Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Anchor Water Association serve? ▼
Anchor Water Association serves approximately 2,051 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Anchor Water Association's water source? ▼
Anchor Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Anchor Water Association's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0019 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Anchor Water Association? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Anchor Water Association have a median household income of $73,259 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 65% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Anchor Water Association get its water? ▼
Anchor Water Association'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Anchor Water Association (MS): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0360002/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Anchor Water Association (MS): 1 EPA Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0360002/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Anchor Water Association (EPA ID: MS0360002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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