Water System Report MS

Town of Burnsville

EPA ID: MS0710002 · 1,278 people served · 3 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Town of Burnsville has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,278 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

1,278
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Burnsville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,858
Median Household Income
13,238
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Burnsville serves a community with a median household income of $51,858 and an estimated 13,238 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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

Town of Burnsville'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
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Tishomingo 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,633
Radon Mitigation $133
Total Estimated Cost $1,767

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

Town of Burnsville (EPA ID: MS0710002) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,278 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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: 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 Town of Burnsville (MS0710002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Burnsville water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Town of Burnsville has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Town of Burnsville serve?

Town of Burnsville serves approximately 1,278 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Burnsville 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
456
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.
Population served: 1,278
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?
Town of Burnsville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Burnsville serve?
Town of Burnsville serves approximately 1,278 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Burnsville's water source?
Town of Burnsville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Burnsville's service area?
The Town of Burnsville service area has a median household income of $51,858. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Burnsville get its water?
Town of Burnsville'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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