Columbus Air Force Base
EPA ID: MS0440018 · 3,300 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Columbus Air Force Base (MS0440018): 4 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 4 violations logged for Columbus Air Force Base carry a resolved status, and around 3,300 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Columbus Air Force Base Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Columbus Air Force Base have a median household income of $69,292 and about 12,195 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 57% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Columbus Air Force Base'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Columbus Air Force Base (EPA ID: MS0440018) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 3,300 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 39705 in Columbus.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 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.
- 39705 - Columbus
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Columbus Air Force Base (MS0440018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbus Air Force Base water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Columbus Air Force Base; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Columbus Air Force Base serve?
Columbus Air Force Base serves approximately 3,300 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.
Where does Columbus Air Force Base 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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