Historical Compliance Records MS 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Turkey Creek Water Assn.

EPA ID: MS0530024 ยท 322 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Turkey Creek Water Assn. (MS0530024): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Turkey Creek Water Assn. recorded 6 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 322 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

322
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Turkey Creek Water Assn. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Turkey Creek Water Assn.'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

Detected Contaminants

How Turkey Creek Water Assn. 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.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 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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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

Town of Sturgis
323 people
6 violations
0 violations
Town of Bentonia
318 people
3 violations
0 violations
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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

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

Turkey Creek Water Assn. (EPA ID: MS0530024) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 322 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39762 in Mississippi State.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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, 2023 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Copper Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0004 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.

  • 39762 - Mississippi State

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Turkey Creek Water Assn. (MS0530024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turkey Creek Water Assn. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Turkey Creek Water Assn.; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Turkey Creek Water Assn. serve?

Turkey Creek Water Assn. serves approximately 322 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Turkey Creek Water Assn. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Turkey Creek Water Assn.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Lead, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Turkey Creek Water Assn. serve?
Turkey Creek Water Assn. serves approximately 322 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Turkey Creek Water Assn.'s water source?
Turkey Creek Water Assn. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Turkey Creek Water Assn.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does Turkey Creek Water Assn. get its water?
Turkey Creek Water Assn.'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

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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