Water System Report MS

Southwest Leake Water Assn

EPA ID: MS0400008 · 2,463 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Southwest Leake Water Assn (MS0400008): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Southwest Leake Water Assn sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 2,463 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,463
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$95K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Southwest Leake Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,845
Median Household Income
7,336
Service Area Population
92%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Southwest Leake Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $54,845 and an estimated 7,336 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 92% 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

Southwest Leake Water Assn'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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 52% 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
Flood Insurance $1,850
Total Estimated Cost $1,850

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

Southwest Leake Water Assn (EPA ID: MS0400008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,463 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0026 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Southwest Leake Water Assn (MS0400008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southwest Leake Water Assn water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Southwest Leake Water Assn in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Southwest Leake Water Assn serve?

Southwest Leake Water Assn serves approximately 2,463 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Southwest Leake Water Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Southwest Leake Water Assn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Southwest Leake Water Assn serve?
Southwest Leake Water Assn serves approximately 2,463 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Southwest Leake Water Assn's water source?
Southwest Leake Water Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Southwest Leake Water Assn's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Southwest Leake Water Assn's service area?
The Southwest Leake Water Assn service area has a median household income of $54,845. EPA EJScreen data classifies 92% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Southwest Leake Water Assn get its water?
Southwest Leake Water Assn'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Southwest Leake Water Assn Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0400008/
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