Water System Report MS

West Madison Utl District

EPA ID: MS0450016 · 1,287 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for West Madison Utl District shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 1,287 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

1,287
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$269K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Madison Utl District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,244
Median Household Income
6,319
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Madison Utl District serves a community with a median household income of $64,244 and an estimated 6,319 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

West Madison Utl District'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Madison County, Mississippi rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

System Overview

West Madison Utl District (EPA ID: MS0450016) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,287 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39071 in Flora.

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 West Madison Utl District (MS0450016) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Madison Utl District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, West Madison Utl District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does West Madison Utl District serve?

West Madison Utl District serves approximately 1,287 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does West Madison Utl District 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
486
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: 1,287
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?
West Madison Utl District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Madison Utl District serve?
West Madison Utl District serves approximately 1,287 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is West Madison Utl District's water source?
West Madison Utl District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West Madison Utl District's service area?
The West Madison Utl District service area has a median household income of $64,244. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West Madison Utl District get its water?
West Madison Utl District'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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