Water System Report MS

Town of Golden Water Department

EPA ID: MS0710005 · 1,848 people served · 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Golden Water Department (MS0710005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Town of Golden Water Department has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,848 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,848
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$94K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Golden Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,080
Median Household Income
10,296
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Golden Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $49,080 and an estimated 10,296 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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 Golden Water Department'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Town of Golden Water Department (EPA ID: MS0710005) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,848 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Golden Water Department (MS0710005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Golden Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Golden Water Department 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 Town of Golden Water Department serve?

Town of Golden Water Department serves approximately 1,848 people across 4 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Golden Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Town of Golden Water Department 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 Golden Water Department serve?
Town of Golden Water Department serves approximately 1,848 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Golden Water Department's water source?
Town of Golden Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Golden Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Golden Water Department's service area?
The Town of Golden Water Department service area has a median household income of $49,080. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Golden Water Department get its water?
Town of Golden Water Department'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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