Water System Report MS

City of Purvis

EPA ID: MS0370009 · 2,590 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, City of Purvis reported no EPA violations for its service population of 2,590.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

2,590
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$148K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Purvis Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,545
Median Household Income
23,615
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Purvis serves a community with a median household income of $61,545 and an estimated 23,615 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Groundwater

City of Purvis'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lamar County, Mississippi rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

System Overview

City of Purvis (EPA ID: MS0370009) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,590 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 City of Purvis (MS0370009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Purvis water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Purvis has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Purvis serve?

City of Purvis serves approximately 2,590 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does City of Purvis 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:

15
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,119
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 2,590
Reported to Mississippi

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Purvis meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Purvis serve?
City of Purvis serves approximately 2,590 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Purvis's water source?
City of Purvis draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Purvis's service area?
The City of Purvis service area has a median household income of $61,545. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Purvis get its water?
City of Purvis'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.
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