Water System Report MS

Town of Plantersville

EPA ID: MS0410011 · 1,845 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Town of Plantersville has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,845 residents.

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

1,845
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$184K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Plantersville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,837
Median Household Income
23,323
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Plantersville serves a community with a median household income of $63,837 and an estimated 23,323 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of Plantersville'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lee 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

A 1 violation
Blue Springs W/a
1,840 people
B 3 violations
A 2 violations
0 violations
Saucier Utilities
1,853 people
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,833
Radon Mitigation $267
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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.

System Overview

Town of Plantersville (EPA ID: MS0410011) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,845 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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 Town of Plantersville (MS0410011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Plantersville water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Town of Plantersville serve?

Town of Plantersville serves approximately 1,845 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Plantersville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
613
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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.
Population served: 1,845
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?
Town of Plantersville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Plantersville serve?
Town of Plantersville serves approximately 1,845 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Plantersville's water source?
Town of Plantersville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Plantersville's service area?
The Town of Plantersville service area has a median household income of $63,837. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Plantersville get its water?
Town of Plantersville'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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