Current Noncompliance MS

Anchor Water Association

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Anchor Water Association (MS0360002): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Anchor Water Association carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 2,051 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,051
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$191K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,259
Median Household Income
9,912
Service Area Population
65%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Anchor Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $73,259 and an estimated 9,912 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 65% 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

Anchor Water Association'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Anchor Water Association compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

Town of Blue Mountain
2,049 people
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2,062 people
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2,037 people
0 violations

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

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 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 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 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.

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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 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

What contaminants are in Anchor Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
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 maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Anchor Water Association's service area?
The Anchor Water Association service area has a median household income of $73,259. EPA EJScreen data classifies 65% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Anchor Water Association get its water?
Anchor Water Association'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Anchor Water Association (MS): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0360002/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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