Historical Compliance Records MS 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Brazil-sumner Water Assn.

EPA ID: MS0680032 ยท 290 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Brazil-sumner Water Assn. (MS0680032): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Records for Brazil-sumner Water Assn. show 2 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 290 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

290
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$71K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$35,441
Median Household Income
2,921
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brazil-sumner Water Assn. serves a community with a median household income of $35,441 and an estimated 2,921 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Brazil-sumner Water Assn. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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 $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

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

This system serves ZIP code 38963 in Tutwiler.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 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 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0026 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 Brazil-sumner Water Assn. (MS0680032) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Brazil-sumner Water Assn.; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

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

Brazil-sumner Water Assn. serves approximately 290 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Brazil-sumner Water Assn. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Brazil-sumner Water Assn.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Brazil-sumner Water Assn. serve?
Brazil-sumner Water Assn. serves approximately 290 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
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.
Is there lead in Brazil-sumner Water Assn.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
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 $35,441. 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Brazil-sumner Water Assn. (MS): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0680032/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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