Water System Report MS

Shuqualak-butler W/a

EPA ID: MS0520024 ยท 473 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Shuqualak-butler W/a (MS0520024): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Shuqualak-butler W/a has stayed completely violation-free for its 473 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

473
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00104 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$82K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shuqualak-butler W/a Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$40,895
Median Household Income
8,882
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shuqualak-butler W/a serves a community with a median household income of $40,895 and an estimated 8,882 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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

Shuqualak-butler W/a'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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 Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Shuqualak-butler W/a (EPA ID: MS0520024) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 473 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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
0.00104 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 Shuqualak-butler W/a (MS0520024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shuqualak-butler W/a water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Shuqualak-butler W/a 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 Shuqualak-butler W/a serve?

Shuqualak-butler W/a serves approximately 473 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Shuqualak-butler W/a get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Shuqualak-butler W/a meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Shuqualak-butler W/a serve?
Shuqualak-butler W/a serves approximately 473 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Shuqualak-butler W/a's water source?
Shuqualak-butler W/a draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shuqualak-butler W/a's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00104 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Shuqualak-butler W/a's service area?
The Shuqualak-butler W/a service area has a median household income of $40,895. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Shuqualak-butler W/a get its water?
Shuqualak-butler W/a'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.). Shuqualak-butler W/a Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0520024/
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