Water System Report MS

Blue Springs W/a

EPA ID: MS0730002 ยท 1,840 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Blue Springs W/a (MS0730002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Blue Springs W/a shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 1,840 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,840
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blue Springs W/a Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,507
Median Household Income
4,532
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blue Springs W/a serves a community with a median household income of $54,507 and an estimated 4,532 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Blue Springs W/a'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

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Blue Springs W/a (EPA ID: MS0730002) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,840 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 38828 in Blue Springs.

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
0.0008 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 Blue Springs W/a (MS0730002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Springs W/a water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Blue Springs W/a 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 Blue Springs W/a serve?

Blue Springs W/a serves approximately 1,840 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Blue Springs W/a get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Blue Springs W/a meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blue Springs W/a serve?
Blue Springs W/a serves approximately 1,840 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Blue Springs W/a's water source?
Blue Springs W/a draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blue Springs W/a's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Blue Springs W/a's service area?
The Blue Springs W/a service area has a median household income of $54,507. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blue Springs W/a get its water?
Blue Springs W/a'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Blue Springs W/a Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0730002/
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