Water System Report MS

Town of Saltillo

EPA ID: MS0410012 ยท 6,766 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Saltillo (MS0410012): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Town of Saltillo recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 6,766 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 80
Avg Safety Score
6,766
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$70,995
Median Household Income
17,588
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Saltillo serves a community with a median household income of $70,995 and an estimated 17,588 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Town of Saltillo's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

A 8 violations
1 violation
2 violations
Combined Utilities
6,658 people
4 violations
7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
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 Saltillo (EPA ID: MS0410012) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 6,766 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (80/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.0005 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Saltillo (MS0410012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Saltillo water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Saltillo 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 Town of Saltillo serve?

Town of Saltillo serves approximately 6,766 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Saltillo get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Town of Saltillo safe to drink?
Town of Saltillo earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Town of Saltillo 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 Saltillo serve?
Town of Saltillo serves approximately 6,766 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Saltillo's water source?
Town of Saltillo draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Saltillo's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Saltillo's service area?
The Town of Saltillo service area has a median household income of $70,995. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Saltillo get its water?
Town of Saltillo's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Saltillo Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0410012/
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