Current Noncompliance MS

Town of Shannon

EPA ID: MS0410013 ยท 1,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Shannon (MS0410013): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Five-year compliance data for Town of Shannon includes 1 violation the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 1,500 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,337
Median Household Income
6,700
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Shannon serves a community with a median household income of $52,337 and an estimated 6,700 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of Shannon'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Shannon compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

Town of Summit
1,502 people
2 violations
Conehoma Water Assn #1
1,495 people
0 violations
6 violations
Town of Terry
1,486 people
9 violations
Town of New Houlka
1,515 people
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Town of Shannon (EPA ID: MS0410013) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule 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 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Shannon (MS0410013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Shannon water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Town of Shannon serve?

Town of Shannon serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Shannon get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Town of Shannon's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Town of Shannon serve?
Town of Shannon serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Shannon's water source?
Town of Shannon draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Shannon's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Shannon's service area?
The Town of Shannon service area has a median household income of $52,337. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Shannon get its water?
Town of Shannon'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Shannon (MS): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0410013/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Town of Shannon (EPA ID: MS0410013) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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