Water System Report MS

Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret

EPA ID: MS0430030 ยท 3,778 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret (MS0430030): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the EPA data on file, Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret has logged zero violations for the 3,778 people in its service area - a count of records, not a test result for any home.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,778
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$121K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$43,750
Median Household Income
23,748
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret have a median household income of $43,750 and about 23,748 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 67% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

City of Houston
3,772 people
5 violations
0 violations
A 0 violations
Old Union Water System
3,749 people
C 16 violations
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret (EPA ID: MS0430030) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 3,778 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39601 in Brookhaven.

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
0.0005 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret (MS0430030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret 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 Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret serve?

Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret serves approximately 3,778 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
116

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret serve? ▼
Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret serves approximately 3,778 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret's water source? ▼
Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0005 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret have a median household income of $43,750 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 67% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret get its water? ▼
Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0430030/
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