Historical Compliance Records MS

51-55 Water Association

EPA ID: MS0490001 ยท 441 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for 51-55 Water Association (MS0490001): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Past issues aside, 51-55 Water Association cleared all 1 violation and is compliant today, supplying 441 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

441
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for 51-55 Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$39,632
Median Household Income
7,048
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The 51-55 Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $39,632 and an estimated 7,048 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

51-55 Water Association'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How 51-55 Water Association compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

51-55 Water Association (EPA ID: MS0490001) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 441 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38967 in Winona.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0007 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for 51-55 Water Association (MS0490001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 51-55 Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for 51-55 Water Association; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does 51-55 Water Association serve?

51-55 Water Association serves approximately 441 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does 51-55 Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in 51-55 Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does 51-55 Water Association serve?
51-55 Water Association serves approximately 441 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is 51-55 Water Association's water source?
51-55 Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in 51-55 Water Association's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of 51-55 Water Association's service area?
The 51-55 Water Association service area has a median household income of $39,632. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does 51-55 Water Association get its water?
51-55 Water Association'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). 51-55 Water Association (MS): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0490001/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

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