Water System Report MS

South Quitman-s Lambert Utl

EPA ID: MS0600010 · 528 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for South Quitman-s Lambert Utl shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 528 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

528
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$102K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Quitman-s Lambert Utl Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$42,925
Median Household Income
5,010
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Quitman-s Lambert Utl serves a community with a median household income of $42,925 and an estimated 5,010 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

South Quitman-s Lambert Utl'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

South Quitman-s Lambert Utl (EPA ID: MS0600010) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 528 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38921 in Charleston.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Quitman-s Lambert Utl (MS0600010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Quitman-s Lambert Utl water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, South Quitman-s Lambert Utl has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does South Quitman-s Lambert Utl serve?

South Quitman-s Lambert Utl serves approximately 528 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does South Quitman-s Lambert Utl get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
659
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 528
Reported to Mississippi

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
South Quitman-s Lambert Utl meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Quitman-s Lambert Utl serve?
South Quitman-s Lambert Utl serves approximately 528 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is South Quitman-s Lambert Utl's water source?
South Quitman-s Lambert Utl draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of South Quitman-s Lambert Utl's service area?
The South Quitman-s Lambert Utl service area has a median household income of $42,925. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does South Quitman-s Lambert Utl get its water?
South Quitman-s Lambert Utl'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.
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