East Oxford Water Association
EPA ID: MS0360006 · 1,544 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for East Oxford Water Association (MS0360006): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. While 6 violations did appear in East Oxford Water Association's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 1,544 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Oxford Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The East Oxford Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $64,423 and an estimated 45,377 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
East Oxford 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How East Oxford Water Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
East Oxford Water Association (EPA ID: MS0360006) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,544 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 38655 in Oxford.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00124 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.
- 38655 - Oxford
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Oxford Water Association (MS0360006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Oxford Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for East Oxford Water Association; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does East Oxford Water Association serve?
East Oxford Water Association serves approximately 1,544 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.
Where does East Oxford Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Oxford Water Association (MS): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0360006/
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