Water System Report MS

Town of Baldwyn

EPA ID: MS0590001 ยท 3,066 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Baldwyn (MS0590001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Town of Baldwyn sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 3,066 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,066
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Baldwyn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,980
Median Household Income
14,397
Service Area Population
74%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Baldwyn serves a community with a median household income of $65,980 and an estimated 14,397 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 74% 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

Town of Baldwyn'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
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

Town of Port Gibson
3,047 people
8 violations
2 violations
Charleston Utilities
3,100 people
0 violations
2 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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

Town of Baldwyn (EPA ID: MS0590001) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 3,066 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 Town of Baldwyn (MS0590001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Baldwyn water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Baldwyn in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Town of Baldwyn serve?

Town of Baldwyn serves approximately 3,066 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Baldwyn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Town of Baldwyn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Baldwyn serve?
Town of Baldwyn serves approximately 3,066 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Baldwyn's water source?
Town of Baldwyn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Baldwyn's service area?
The Town of Baldwyn service area has a median household income of $65,980. EPA EJScreen data classifies 74% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Baldwyn get its water?
Town of Baldwyn'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Baldwyn Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0590001/
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