Historical Compliance Records MS 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Cascilla Water Association

EPA ID: MS0680001 ยท 837 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cascilla Water Association (MS0680001): 6 past health-based violations, since resolved. Records for Cascilla Water Association show 84 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 837 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

837
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
84
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
39
Contaminants Flagged
$76K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cascilla Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$29,696
Median Household Income
6,659
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
88th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cascilla Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $29,696 and an estimated 6,659 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cascilla Water Association'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
26th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cascilla Water Association compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Cadmium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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839 people
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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 $180
Total Estimated Cost $1,380

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $3,795

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,400
10 years
$18,800
20 years
$37,600

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,380 (one-time) vs. $18,800 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cascilla Water Association (EPA ID: MS0680001) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 837 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 84 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 83 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Resolved
August 12, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 8 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Cadmium Inorganic 2 No
Chromium Inorganic 2 No
Fluoride Inorganic 2 No
Nickel Inorganic 2 No
Nitrite Inorganic 2 No
Arsenic Inorganic 2 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Copper Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 2 No
Mercury Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 2 No

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Cascilla Water Association (MS0680001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cascilla Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cascilla Water Association; its 84 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cascilla Water Association serve?

Cascilla Water Association serves approximately 837 people across 5 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Cascilla Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Cascilla Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Mercury, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Cascilla Water Association serve?
Cascilla Water Association serves approximately 837 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Cascilla Water Association's water source?
Cascilla Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cascilla Water Association's service area?
The Cascilla Water Association service area has a median household income of $29,696. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cascilla Water Association get its water?
Cascilla Water Association'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Cascilla Water Association (EPA ID: MS0680001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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