ZIP Code 38721 Water Quality & Testing Report
Anguilla, MS · Sharkey County County · Updated for 2026
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 38721 (Anguilla, MS)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 38721 (Anguilla, MS) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of C (69/100) due to 9 health violation(s) and 0.7 ppb lead. While treated by CITY OF ROLLING FORK, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Fair — Some compliance concerns
Health Violations
9
Total Violations
18
Lead Risk
Moderate
Contaminants
3
Active Water Quality Issues Detected
EPA records show 9 unresolved violations. Contact CITY OF ROLLING FORK for current status.
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 38721
Tap water in ZIP code 38721 (Anguilla, MS) is distributed by CITY OF ROLLING FORK (EPA ID: MS0630004), serving approximately 1,808 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of C with a composite quality score of 69/100.
Water System
CITY OF ROLLING FORK
EPA ID: MS0630004
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
1,808 residents
County
Sharkey County County, Mississippi
Lead Levels in ZIP 38721
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 0.7 ppb — Very Low
Lead exposure risk in 38721 is rated Moderate. EPA models estimate a 42% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 38721 is Moderately Hard (84 mg/L / 4.9 GPG). It contains beneficial natural minerals like calcium and magnesium without causing heavy scale accumulation.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: CITY OF ROLLING FORK · PWSID: MS0630004
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
CITY OF ROLLING FORK has recorded 9 health-based violations out of 18 total violations over the past 5 years. 9 violations remain unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated Critical based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
EPA records identify 3 contaminants with health-based violations in the past 5 years: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 2 DBP Rule, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Ground Water
This system draws water from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through soil and rock, but can still contain naturally occurring minerals like arsenic, radium, or nitrates.
Lower potential
Estimated annual flood-related costs per property
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 3 — lower radon potential, though the EPA still recommends testing all homes.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 38721
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 38721 served by CITY OF ROLLING FORK can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by Mississippi State Department of Health.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 38721 Recommendations
Some compliance concerns — take precautions
- ⚠ Use a certified NSF/ANSI 53 filter for drinking and cooking water if you have young children
- ⚠ Never give unfiltered tap water to infants in formula — use certified bottled or filtered water
- ⚠ Request a copy of the Consumer Confidence Report to see what was detected and when
- ⚠ Call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 1-800-426-4791
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Specifically certified to reduce lead and copper at the tap.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Advanced filtration for PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, and organic chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 38721 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 38721 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by CITY OF ROLLING FORK. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →