Water System Report MS

Lake Water Works

EPA ID: MS0620008 · 500 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Lake Water Works — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 500 residents.

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

500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$38,195
Median Household Income
4,629
Service Area Population
90%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $38,195 and an estimated 4,629 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 90% 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

Lake Water Works'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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Scott 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

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Lake Water Works (EPA ID: MS0620008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Water Works (MS0620008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Water Works water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Water Works has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Water Works serve?

Lake Water Works serves approximately 500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Lake Water Works 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
240
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.
Population served: 500
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?
Lake Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Water Works serve?
Lake Water Works serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Water Works's water source?
Lake Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Water Works's service area?
The Lake Water Works service area has a median household income of $38,195. EPA EJScreen data classifies 90% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake Water Works get its water?
Lake Water Works'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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