Water System Report MS

Culkin Water District

EPA ID: MS0750002 · 11,730 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Culkin Water District — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 11,730 residents.

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

C · 60
Avg Safety Score
11,730
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 7 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Culkin Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$53,727
Median Household Income
51,677
Service Area Population
77%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Culkin Water District serves a community with a median household income of $53,727 and an estimated 51,677 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 77% 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

Culkin Water District'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
34th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
24th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hinds 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

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South Central Water Assn
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $343
Total Estimated Cost $1,543

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

Culkin Water District (EPA ID: MS0750002) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 11,730 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Culkin Water District (MS0750002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Culkin Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Culkin Water District serve?

Culkin Water District serves approximately 11,730 people across 7 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Culkin Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
5,154
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 11,730
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

Is water from Culkin Water District safe to drink?
Culkin Water District has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Culkin Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Culkin Water District serve?
Culkin Water District serves approximately 11,730 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Culkin Water District's water source?
Culkin Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Culkin Water District's service area?
The Culkin Water District service area has a median household income of $53,727. EPA EJScreen data classifies 77% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Culkin Water District get its water?
Culkin Water District'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Culkin Water District (EPA ID: MS0750002) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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