Historical Compliance Records MS 4 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Hiwannee Water Association #2

EPA ID: MS0770008 ยท 956 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hiwannee Water Association #2 (MS0770008): 4 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 10 violations logged for Hiwannee Water Association #2 carry a resolved status, and around 956 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

956
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
10
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
5
Contaminants Flagged
$90K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hiwannee Water Association #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$37,355
Median Household Income
13,401
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Hiwannee Water Association #2 have a median household income of $37,355 and about 13,401 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% 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

Hiwannee Water Association #2'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Mississippi

Town of Derma
957 people
1 violation
Town of Gloster
960 people
2 violations
Town of Crawford
942 people
8 violations
5 violations
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Hiwannee Water Association #2 (EPA ID: MS0770008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 956 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39367 in Waynesboro.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 10 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 6, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 7, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation 4 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0013 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

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Find the Right Water Filter

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 Hiwannee Water Association #2 (MS0770008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiwannee Water Association #2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hiwannee Water Association #2; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Hiwannee Water Association #2 serve?

Hiwannee Water Association #2 serves approximately 956 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Hiwannee Water Association #2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 10 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 Hiwannee Water Association #2 serve? ▼
Hiwannee Water Association #2 serves approximately 956 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hiwannee Water Association #2's water source? ▼
Hiwannee Water Association #2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hiwannee Water Association #2's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0013 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Hiwannee Water Association #2? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Hiwannee Water Association #2 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 Hiwannee Water Association #2 get its water? ▼
Hiwannee Water Association #2'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hiwannee Water Association #2 (MS): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0770008/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
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  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0770008/}
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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

Hiwannee Water Association #2 (EPA ID: MS0770008) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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