Water System Report MS

Palmetto W/a

EPA ID: MS0410018 ยท 2,376 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Palmetto W/a (MS0410018): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

2,376
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
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

$58,216
Median Household Income
34,517
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Palmetto W/a serves a community with a median household income of $58,216 and an estimated 34,517 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

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

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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 $600
Radon Mitigation $200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $950

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 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
0.0008 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 Palmetto W/a (MS0410018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmetto W/a water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Palmetto W/a 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 Palmetto W/a serve?

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

Where does Palmetto W/a get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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 2 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.
Is there lead in Palmetto W/a's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Palmetto W/a's service area?
The Palmetto W/a service area has a median household income of $58,216. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Palmetto W/a Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0410018/
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