Water System Report MS

Town of Shannon

EPA ID: MS0410013 · 1,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Town of Shannon delivers safe water to 1,500 residents.

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

1,500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$139K
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

$52,985
Median Household Income
36,517
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Shannon serves a community with a median household income of $52,985 and an estimated 36,517 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% 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 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.

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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% 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 Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $267
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,367

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 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 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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?

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

How many people does Town of Shannon serve?

Town of Shannon serves approximately 1,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Shannon 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
845
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,500
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 Shannon 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 Shannon serve?
Town of Shannon serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 3 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.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Shannon's service area?
The Town of Shannon service area has a median household income of $52,985. 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.
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