Water System Report MS

Brazil-sumner Water Assn.

EPA ID: MS0680032 · 290 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Brazil-sumner Water Assn. has stayed completely violation-free for its 290 residents.

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

290
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$115K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 8 (2023) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brazil-sumner Water Assn. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,096
Median Household Income
3,332
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brazil-sumner Water Assn. serves a community with a median household income of $45,096 and an estimated 3,332 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

Brazil-sumner Water Assn.'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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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 $1,500
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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

Brazil-sumner Water Assn. (EPA ID: MS0680032) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 290 people from groundwater sources.

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

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Brazil-sumner Water Assn. (MS0680032) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brazil-sumner Water Assn. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Brazil-sumner Water Assn. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Brazil-sumner Water Assn. serve?

Brazil-sumner Water Assn. serves approximately 290 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Brazil-sumner Water Assn. 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
106
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: 290
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?
Brazil-sumner Water Assn. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Brazil-sumner Water Assn. serve?
Brazil-sumner Water Assn. serves approximately 290 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Brazil-sumner Water Assn.'s water source?
Brazil-sumner Water Assn. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Brazil-sumner Water Assn.'s service area?
The Brazil-sumner Water Assn. service area has a median household income of $45,096. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Brazil-sumner Water Assn. get its water?
Brazil-sumner Water Assn.'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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