Water System Report MS

City of Schlater

EPA ID: MS0420005 · 375 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Schlater (MS0420005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, City of Schlater stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 375 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

375
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Schlater Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,749
Median Household Income
600
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Schlater serves a community with a median household income of $52,749 and an estimated 600 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Schlater'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Ccm, Inc.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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

City of Schlater (EPA ID: MS0420005) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 375 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
0.0011 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 3 (Low Risk)

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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 City of Schlater (MS0420005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Schlater water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Schlater 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 City of Schlater serve?

City of Schlater serves approximately 375 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does City of Schlater get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Schlater meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Schlater serve?
City of Schlater serves approximately 375 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Schlater's water source?
City of Schlater draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Schlater's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Schlater's service area?
The City of Schlater service area has a median household income of $52,749. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Schlater get its water?
City of Schlater'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.). City of Schlater Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0420005/
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