Water System Report MS

Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay

EPA ID: MS0610036 · 11,790 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 11,790 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

11,790
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,389
Median Household Income
74,737
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay serves a community with a median household income of $83,389 and an estimated 74,737 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Rankin County, Mississippi rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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11,730 people
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C 7 violations
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12,041 people
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11,351 people
B 9 violations
South Central Water Assn
12,260 people
B 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $375
Total Estimated Cost $1,875

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

Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay (EPA ID: MS0610036) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 11,790 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay (MS0610036) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay serve?

Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay serves approximately 11,790 people across 4 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
4,163
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 2021-01-01 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: 11,790
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?
Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay serve?
Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay serves approximately 11,790 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay's water source?
Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay's service area?
The Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay service area has a median household income of $83,389. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay get its water?
Prvwsd-pelahatchie Bay'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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