Water System Report MS

East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst

EPA ID: MS0420010 · 5,206 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 5,206 residents.

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

5,206
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$35,109
Median Household Income
23,326
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst serves a community with a median household income of $35,109 and an estimated 23,326 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst'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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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

East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst (EPA ID: MS0420010) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 5,206 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst (MS0420010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst serve?

East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst serves approximately 5,206 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,465
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,206
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?
East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst serve?
East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst serves approximately 5,206 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst's water source?
East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst's service area?
The East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst service area has a median household income of $35,109. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst get its water?
East Leflore Water & Sewer Dst'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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