Current Noncompliance MS 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Clara Water Association

EPA ID: MS0770002 ยท 1,690 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Clara Water Association (MS0770002): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Clara Water Association has 1 violation listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,690 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,690
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0055 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$58K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$37,355
Median Household Income
18,391
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Clara Water Association have a median household income of $37,355 and about 18,391 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Clara Water Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Clara Water Association (EPA ID: MS0770002) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,690 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
March 15, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Treatment Technique 1 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0055 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Clara Water Association (MS0770002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Clara Water Association serve?

Clara Water Association serves approximately 1,690 people across 3 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Clara Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Clara Water Association serve? ▼
Clara Water Association serves approximately 1,690 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Clara Water Association's water source? ▼
Clara Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Clara Water Association's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0055 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Clara Water Association? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Clara Water Association have a median household income of $37,355 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Clara Water Association get its water? ▼
Clara Water Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Clara Water Association (MS): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0770002/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Clara Water Association (EPA ID: MS0770002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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