Current Health-Based Noncompliance MS 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Big Field Water Association

EPA ID: MS0600002 ยท 580 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Big Field Water Association (MS0600002): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Big Field Water Association has 1 violation listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 580 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

580
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
24
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0052 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
23
Contaminants Flagged
$90K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$38,015
Median Household Income
5,247
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
87th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Big Field Water Association have a median household income of $38,015 and about 5,247 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% 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

Big Field Water Association'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
27th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $600 (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

Big Field Water Association (EPA ID: MS0600002) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 580 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 23 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
September 11, 2024 Groundwater Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2021 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 CHLOROBENZENE 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 REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Trichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0052 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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 Big Field Water Association (MS0600002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Field Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Big Field Water Association. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Big Field Water Association serve?

Big Field Water Association serves approximately 580 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Big Field Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 24 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 Big Field Water Association serve? ▼
Big Field Water Association serves approximately 580 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Big Field Water Association's water source? ▼
Big Field Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Big Field Water Association's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0052 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Big Field Water Association? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Big Field Water Association have a median household income of $38,015 (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 Big Field Water Association get its water? ▼
Big Field Water Association'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Big Field Water Association (MS): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0600002/
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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

Big Field Water Association (EPA ID: MS0600002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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