Water System Report MS

Town of Mize

EPA ID: MS0650004 · 568 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Town of Mize posted zero EPA violations serving 568 residents.

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

568
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2022) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Mize Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,190
Median Household Income
8,751
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Mize serves a community with a median household income of $67,190 and an estimated 8,751 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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

Town of Mize'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Smith 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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

C 15 violations
0 violations
Town of New Augusta
570 people
0 violations
A 11 violations
0 violations

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

Town of Mize (EPA ID: MS0650004) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 568 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

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 the full compliance record for Town of Mize (MS0650004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Mize water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Town of Mize serve?

Town of Mize serves approximately 568 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Mize 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
197
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: 568
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?
Town of Mize meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Mize serve?
Town of Mize serves approximately 568 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Mize's water source?
Town of Mize draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Mize's service area?
The Town of Mize service area has a median household income of $67,190. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Mize get its water?
Town of Mize'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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