Historical Compliance Records MS 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Bradley Water Association

EPA ID: MS0530004 ยท 467 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bradley Water Association (MS0530004): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Bradley Water Association carries 5 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 467 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

467
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bradley Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,307
Median Household Income
1,371
Service Area Population
63%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bradley Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $51,307 and an estimated 1,371 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: 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bradley 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
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

Detected Contaminants

How Bradley Water Association compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Copper 1 mg/L (77% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1.3 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Bradley Water Association (EPA ID: MS0530004) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 467 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39769 in Sturgis.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Copper Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Arsenic Inorganic 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 Bradley Water Association (MS0530004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bradley Water Association; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Bradley Water Association serve?

Bradley Water Association serves approximately 467 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Bradley Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Bradley Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Lead, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Copper. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants 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 Bradley Water Association serve?
Bradley Water Association serves approximately 467 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bradley Water Association's water source?
Bradley Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bradley Water Association's service area?
The Bradley Water Association service area has a median household income of $51,307. EPA EJScreen data classifies 63% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bradley Water Association get its water?
Bradley 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bradley Water Association (MS): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0530004/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Bradley Water Association (EPA ID: MS0530004) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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