Monitoring Violations MS

Dancy Water Association, Inc.

EPA ID: MS0780004 · 284 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Dancy Water Association, Inc. recorded 1 EPA violation over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved — the utility is currently in compliance serving 284 residents.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
284
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.11 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$100K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dancy Water Association, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$55,266
Median Household Income
13,048
Service Area Population
73%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dancy Water Association, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $55,266 and an estimated 13,048 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 73% 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

Dancy Water Association, Inc.'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
38th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Webster 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement
Flood Insurance $1,525
Lead Pipe Replacement $750
Total Estimated Cost $2,275

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,280
10 years
$10,560
20 years
$21,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,275 (one-time) vs. $10,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Dancy Water Association, Inc. (EPA ID: MS0780004) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 284 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

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

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
39751 0.11 mg/L Yes N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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: 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 Dancy Water Association, Inc. (MS0780004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dancy Water Association, Inc. water safe to drink?

Dancy Water Association, Inc. has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Dancy Water Association, Inc. serve?

Dancy Water Association, Inc. serves approximately 284 people across 4 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Dancy Water Association, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
662.552.8333
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from Dancy Water Association, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Dancy Water Association, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Dancy Water Association, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report:
The source water assessment for Dancy Water Association well has received moderate susceptibility rankings to contamination. A detailed report is available upon request.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Livestock operationsUrban stormwater runoffIndustrial wastewaterOil and gas productionMiningFarmingSeptic systemsErosion of natural deposits

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Dancy Water Association, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
109
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: 284
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 Dancy Water Association, Inc. safe to drink?
Dancy Water Association, Inc. earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 recorded violation, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Dancy Water Association, Inc. serve?
Dancy Water Association, Inc. serves approximately 284 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Dancy Water Association, Inc.'s water source?
Dancy Water Association, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dancy Water Association, Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.11 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Dancy Water Association, Inc.'s service area?
The Dancy Water Association, Inc. service area has a median household income of $55,266. EPA EJScreen data classifies 73% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dancy Water Association, Inc. get its water?
Dancy Water Association, Inc.'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

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3

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