Water System Report MS

Town of Sidon

EPA ID: MS0420006 · 464 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Town of Sidon carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 464 people.

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

464
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$76K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,000
Median Household Income
754
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Sidon serves a community with a median household income of $79,000 and an estimated 754 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Town of Sidon'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

About 3% of homes in Leflore 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 Sidon (EPA ID: MS0420006) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 464 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38954 in Sidon.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Sidon (MS0420006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Sidon water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Town of Sidon serve?

Town of Sidon serves approximately 464 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Sidon 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
219
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: 464
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 Sidon 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 Sidon serve?
Town of Sidon serves approximately 464 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Sidon's water source?
Town of Sidon draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Sidon's service area?
The Town of Sidon service area has a median household income of $79,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Sidon get its water?
Town of Sidon'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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