Water System Report MS

City of Holly Springs

EPA ID: MS0470002 ยท 9,779 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Holly Springs (MS0470002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - City of Holly Springs, 9,779 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

9,779
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Holly Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,441
Median Household Income
39,870
Service Area Population
65%
Disadvantaged Population
64th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Holly Springs serves a community with a median household income of $53,441 and an estimated 39,870 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 65% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Holly Springs'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
13th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
31th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

Magees Creek W/a-north
9,792 people
0 violations
City of Biloxi-north
9,858 people
0 violations
City of Kosciusko
9,646 people
2 violations
City of Yazoo City
9,913 people
3 violations
City of Fulton
9,929 people
6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

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 $1,350 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Holly Springs (EPA ID: MS0470002) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 9,779 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

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
0.0006 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 the full compliance record for City of Holly Springs (MS0470002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Holly Springs water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Holly Springs 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 City of Holly Springs serve?

City of Holly Springs serves approximately 9,779 people across 7 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does City of Holly Springs get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
6
Latest sample
8/19/2025
Highest analyte
PFOS: 9.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 9.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOA 6.7 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxS 4.3 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Holly Springs meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Holly Springs serve?
City of Holly Springs serves approximately 9,779 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is City of Holly Springs's water source?
City of Holly Springs draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Holly Springs's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Holly Springs's service area?
The City of Holly Springs service area has a median household income of $53,441. EPA EJScreen data classifies 65% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Holly Springs get its water?
City of Holly Springs'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Holly Springs Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0470002/
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