Water System Report MS

Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek

EPA ID: MS0530001 · 2,170 people served · 2 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek delivers safe water to 2,170 residents.

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

2,170
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$42,988
Median Household Income
42,782
Service Area Population
63%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek serves a community with a median household income of $42,988 and an estimated 42,782 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 63% 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?

Groundwater

Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek (EPA ID: MS0530001) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,170 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek (MS0530001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek serve?

Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek serves approximately 2,170 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek 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
855
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,170
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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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?
Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek serve?
Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek serves approximately 2,170 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek's water source?
Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek's service area?
The Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek service area has a median household income of $42,988. EPA EJScreen data classifies 63% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek get its water?
Adaton W/a #1-josey Creek'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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