Water System Report MS

Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3

EPA ID: MS0710008 · 2,606 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 2,606 people.

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

2,606
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$44,244
Median Household Income
8,719
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 serves a community with a median household income of $44,244 and an estimated 8,719 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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

Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3'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

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

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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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.

System Overview

Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 (EPA ID: MS0710008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 2,606 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38852 in Iuka.

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 Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 (MS0710008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 serve?

Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 serves approximately 2,606 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 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
1,114
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: 2,606
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?
Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 serve?
Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 serves approximately 2,606 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3's water source?
Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3's service area?
The Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 service area has a median household income of $44,244. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3 get its water?
Short-coleman Park Water Assn #3'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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