Oktoc Water Association #1
EPA ID: MS0530014 · 2,587 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oktoc Water Association #1 (MS0530014): 16 EPA violations in the last five years. A total of 16 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Oktoc Water Association #1's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 2,587 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oktoc Water Association #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oktoc Water Association #1 serves a community with a median household income of $50,184 and an estimated 1,900 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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?
Oktoc Water Association #1'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Oktoc Water Association #1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Arsenic at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Lead at 3 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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Copper at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1.3 mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Oktoc Water Association #1 (EPA ID: MS0530014) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,587 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 39743 in Crawford.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0013 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.
- 39743 - Crawford
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Oktoc Water Association #1 (MS0530014) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oktoc Water Association #1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Oktoc Water Association #1; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Oktoc Water Association #1 serve?
Oktoc Water Association #1 serves approximately 2,587 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.
Where does Oktoc Water Association #1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oktoc Water Association #1 (MS): 16 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0530014/
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