Paynes Water Association
EPA ID: MS0680008 · 531 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Paynes Water Association (MS0680008): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Paynes Water Association has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 531 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Paynes Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Paynes Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $39,869 and an estimated 6,156 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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?
Paynes 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Mississippi
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Paynes Water Association (EPA ID: MS0680008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 531 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Paynes Water Association (MS0680008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paynes Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Paynes Water Association 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 Paynes Water Association serve?
Paynes Water Association serves approximately 531 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.
Where does Paynes Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Paynes Water Association Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0680008/
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