Public water system · AL0001809
ActiveEast Lowndes Water Association, Inc..
At a glance
East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. (PWSID AL0001809) is an active community water system in Lamar County, Mississippi. It reports serving 459 people through 153 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
459
Service connections
153
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. compare with other water systems in Lamar County?
By EPA's size categories, East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Lamar County has 11 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 5,789 people per system, and accounts for 0.7% of the 63,678 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Mississippi, the 1,133 active systems average 2,832 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Mississippi has 947 active community water systems, 84% of the state's 1,133 active systems. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 66 Mississippi systems (5.8%) list purchased groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates East Lowndes Water Association, Inc..?
EPA lists East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. as owned by a local government. The AL state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 4 of the 11 active systems in Lamar County (36%) are also owned by a local government.
Does East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for East Lowndes Water Association, Inc... For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
East Lowndes Water Association, Inc..: frequently asked questions
Who runs East Lowndes Water Association, Inc..?
East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. (PWSID AL0001809) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the AL state drinking water program.
How many people does East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. serve?
East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. reports serving 459 people through 153 service connections in Lamar County, Mississippi.
Where does East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is East Lowndes Water Association, Inc..'s water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the AL state drinking water program.
Where can I find East Lowndes Water Association, Inc..'s water quality report?
As a community water system, East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.. must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Lamar County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lamar Water Assn #1 | Lamar | 18,491 | Community | Groundwater |
| North Lamar Water Association | Lamar | 12,778 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lamar Park Water & Sewage Assn | Lamar | 7,714 | Community | Groundwater |
| Progress Comm Water Assn | Lamar | 7,017 | Community | Groundwater |
| Arnold Line Water Association | Lamar | 6,600 | Community | Groundwater |
| North Lumberton Utility Assn | Lamar | 4,071 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “East Lowndes Water Association, Inc.., PWSID AL0001809, Mississippi”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/mississippi/east-lowndes-water-association-inc-al0001809 (data as of October 1, 2026).