Water System Report MS

North Tallahatchie W/a

EPA ID: MS0680007 · 3,089 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at North Tallahatchie W/a — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 3,089 residents.

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

3,089
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$57K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Tallahatchie W/a Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$36,813
Median Household Income
1,146
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Tallahatchie W/a serves a community with a median household income of $36,813 and an estimated 1,146 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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

North Tallahatchie W/a'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Tallahatchie 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

Charleston Utilities
3,100 people
C 20 violations
Wren W/a
3,068 people
0 violations
Town of Baldwyn
3,066 people
B 7 violations
0 violations
Town of Port Gibson
3,047 people
B 39 violations

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

North Tallahatchie W/a (EPA ID: MS0680007) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 3,089 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38927 in Enid.

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 North Tallahatchie W/a (MS0680007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Tallahatchie W/a water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, North Tallahatchie W/a has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does North Tallahatchie W/a serve?

North Tallahatchie W/a serves approximately 3,089 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does North Tallahatchie W/a get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,398
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 3,089
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?
North Tallahatchie W/a meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does North Tallahatchie W/a serve?
North Tallahatchie W/a serves approximately 3,089 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is North Tallahatchie W/a's water source?
North Tallahatchie W/a draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Tallahatchie W/a's service area?
The North Tallahatchie W/a service area has a median household income of $36,813. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does North Tallahatchie W/a get its water?
North Tallahatchie W/a'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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