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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Big Field Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
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
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
How to cite this page
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