Historical Compliance Records MS 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Philipp Water Association

EPA ID: MS0680033 ยท 518 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Philipp Water Association (MS0680033): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Although 8 violations appeared on Philipp Water Association's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 518 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

518
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0053 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$64K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Philipp 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
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 Philipp Water Association compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Philipp Water Association (EPA ID: MS0680033) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 518 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38920 in Cascilla.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 8 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 4 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
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0053 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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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 Philipp Water Association (MS0680033) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philipp Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Philipp Water Association; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Philipp Water Association serve?

Philipp Water Association serves approximately 518 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Philipp Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Philipp Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. 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 Philipp Water Association serve?
Philipp Water Association serves approximately 518 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Philipp Water Association's water source?
Philipp Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Philipp Water Association's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0053 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does Philipp Water Association get its water?
Philipp 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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Philipp Water Association (MS): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0680033/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Philipp Water Association (EPA ID: MS0680033) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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