Poplar Creek Water Association
EPA ID: MS0490007 · 634 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Poplar Creek Water Association (MS0490007): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Poplar Creek Water Association shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 634 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Poplar Creek Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Poplar Creek Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $49,902 and an estimated 1,415 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Poplar Creek 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Mississippi
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Poplar Creek Water Association (EPA ID: MS0490007) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 634 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 39747 in Kilmichael.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0011 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 39747 - Kilmichael
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Poplar Creek Water Association (MS0490007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poplar Creek Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Poplar Creek Water Association 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 Poplar Creek Water Association serve?
Poplar Creek Water Association serves approximately 634 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.
Where does Poplar Creek Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Poplar Creek Water Association Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0490007/
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