Historical Compliance Records MS 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Magnolia Rural Water Assn

EPA ID: MS0570015 ยท 2,922 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Magnolia Rural Water Assn (MS0570015): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Magnolia Rural Water Assn, 70 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 2,922 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,922
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
70
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-06-30)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
40
Contaminants Flagged
$84K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Magnolia Rural Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$34,142
Median Household Income
29,880
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
83th
Poverty Percentile
93th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Magnolia Rural Water Assn have a median household income of $34,142 and about 29,880 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Magnolia Rural Water Assn's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

City of Collins
2,921 people
4 violations
Town of Bay Springs
2,925 people
2 violations
City of Durant
2,932 people
1 violation
0 violations
Freeny W/a #1
2,962 people
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $500
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Magnolia Rural Water Assn (EPA ID: MS0570015) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,922 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 70 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 65 resolved, 5 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 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 4 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 3 No
Selenium Inorganic 2 No
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2024-06-30

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Magnolia Rural Water Assn (MS0570015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnolia Rural Water Assn water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Magnolia Rural Water Assn; its 70 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Magnolia Rural Water Assn serve?

Magnolia Rural Water Assn serves approximately 2,922 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Magnolia Rural Water Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 70 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Magnolia Rural Water Assn serve? ▼
Magnolia Rural Water Assn serves approximately 2,922 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Magnolia Rural Water Assn's water source? ▼
Magnolia Rural Water Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Magnolia Rural Water Assn's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Magnolia Rural Water Assn? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Magnolia Rural Water Assn have a median household income of $34,142 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Magnolia Rural Water Assn get its water? ▼
Magnolia Rural Water Assn's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Magnolia Rural Water Assn (MS): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0570015/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Magnolia Rural Water Assn (EPA ID: MS0570015) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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