Water System Report MS

Town of Moorhead

EPA ID: MS0670008 · 2,301 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Town of Moorhead kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 2,301 people served.

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

2,301
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$59K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$35,680
Median Household Income
1,918
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Moorhead serves a community with a median household income of $35,680 and an estimated 1,918 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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 Moorhead'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sunflower 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

City of Drew
2,300 people
A 18 violations
City of Magnolia
2,307 people
0 violations
B 5 violations
0 violations
A 11 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 Moorhead (EPA ID: MS0670008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,301 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38761 in Moorhead.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Town of Moorhead (MS0670008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Moorhead water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Town of Moorhead serve?

Town of Moorhead serves approximately 2,301 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Moorhead 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
56
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: 2,301
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 Moorhead 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 Moorhead serve?
Town of Moorhead serves approximately 2,301 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Moorhead's water source?
Town of Moorhead draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Moorhead's service area?
The Town of Moorhead service area has a median household income of $35,680. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Moorhead get its water?
Town of Moorhead'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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