Water System Report MS

Palmetto W/a

EPA ID: MS0410018 · 2,376 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Palmetto W/a has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 2,376 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

2,376
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$188K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Palmetto W/a Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,447
Median Household Income
51,437
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Palmetto W/a serves a community with a median household income of $63,447 and an estimated 51,437 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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

Palmetto W/a'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
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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 Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $840
Water Filtration $240
Radon Mitigation $80
Total Estimated Cost $1,160

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

Palmetto W/a (EPA ID: MS0410018) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,376 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 2 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Palmetto W/a (MS0410018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmetto W/a water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Palmetto W/a serve?

Palmetto W/a serves approximately 2,376 people across 5 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Palmetto W/a 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
1,062
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: 2,376
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?
Palmetto W/a meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Palmetto W/a serve?
Palmetto W/a serves approximately 2,376 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Palmetto W/a's water source?
Palmetto W/a draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Palmetto W/a's service area?
The Palmetto W/a service area has a median household income of $63,447. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Palmetto W/a get its water?
Palmetto W/a'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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