Water System Report MS

New Zion Utilities, Inc.

EPA ID: MS0660004 ยท 1,803 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for New Zion Utilities, Inc. (MS0660004): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, New Zion Utilities, Inc. kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 1,803 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,803
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for New Zion Utilities, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,657
Median Household Income
19,518
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Zion Utilities, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $52,657 and an estimated 19,518 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 59% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

New Zion Utilities, Inc.'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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 $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

New Zion Utilities, Inc. (EPA ID: MS0660004) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,803 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 New Zion Utilities, Inc. (MS0660004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Zion Utilities, Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for New Zion Utilities, Inc. in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does New Zion Utilities, Inc. serve?

New Zion Utilities, Inc. serves approximately 1,803 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does New Zion Utilities, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
New Zion Utilities, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does New Zion Utilities, Inc. serve?
New Zion Utilities, Inc. serves approximately 1,803 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is New Zion Utilities, Inc.'s water source?
New Zion Utilities, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of New Zion Utilities, Inc.'s service area?
The New Zion Utilities, Inc. service area has a median household income of $52,657. EPA EJScreen data classifies 59% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does New Zion Utilities, Inc. get its water?
New Zion Utilities, Inc.'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). New Zion Utilities, Inc. Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0660004/
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