Water System Report MS

Lake City Water Assn-west

EPA ID: MS0820015 ยท 929 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake City Water Assn-west (MS0820015): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Lake City Water Assn-west has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 929 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

929
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake City Water Assn-west Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$33,281
Median Household Income
19,699
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake City Water Assn-west serves a community with a median household income of $33,281 and an estimated 19,699 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Lake City Water Assn-west'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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Lake City Water Assn-west (EPA ID: MS0820015) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 929 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39194 in Yazoo City.

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 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 Lake City Water Assn-west (MS0820015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake City Water Assn-west water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lake City Water Assn-west 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 Lake City Water Assn-west serve?

Lake City Water Assn-west serves approximately 929 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Lake City Water Assn-west get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lake City Water Assn-west meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake City Water Assn-west serve?
Lake City Water Assn-west serves approximately 929 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lake City Water Assn-west's water source?
Lake City Water Assn-west draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake City Water Assn-west's service area?
The Lake City Water Assn-west service area has a median household income of $33,281. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake City Water Assn-west get its water?
Lake City Water Assn-west'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.). Lake City Water Assn-west Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0820015/
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