Water System Report MS

Alpine Water Association

EPA ID: MS0730001 · 866 people served · 2 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Alpine Water Association has supplied tap water to 866 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

866
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$153K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,414
Median Household Income
20,072
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alpine Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $54,414 and an estimated 20,072 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Alpine 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Union 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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Town of Louise
870 people
B 1 violation
A 23 violations
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Town of Stonewall
879 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Alpine Water Association (EPA ID: MS0730001) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 866 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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 Alpine Water Association (MS0730001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpine Water Association water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Alpine Water Association serve?

Alpine Water Association serves approximately 866 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Alpine Water Association 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
317
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: 866
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?
Alpine Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Alpine Water Association serve?
Alpine Water Association serves approximately 866 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Alpine Water Association's water source?
Alpine Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Alpine Water Association's service area?
The Alpine Water Association service area has a median household income of $54,414. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Alpine Water Association get its water?
Alpine 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.
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