Public water system · MS0230071
ActiveHancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside
At a glance
Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside (PWSID MS0230071) is an active community water system in Hancock County, Mississippi. It reports serving 2,458 people through 931 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.
This page covers its drinking water system only; sewer and wastewater service are not part of EPA's drinking water records.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,458
Service connections
931
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside compare with other water systems in Hancock County?
By EPA's size categories, Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Hancock County has 16 active public water systems. Its population served is about 20% below the county average of 3,078 people per system, and accounts for 5% of the 49,251 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 Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside is about 63% 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 Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside?
EPA lists Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside as owned by a local government. The MS state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 6 of the 16 active systems in Hancock County (38%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside 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 Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside: frequently asked questions
Who runs Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside?
Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside (PWSID MS0230071) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MS state drinking water program.
How many people does Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside serve?
Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside reports serving 2,458 people through 931 service connections in Hancock County, Mississippi.
Where does Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside 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 Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside'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 MS state drinking water program.
Where can I find Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside's water quality report?
As a community water system, Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside 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 Hancock County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondhead Utilities-North | Hancock | 12,577 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Bay St Louis | Hancock | 9,284 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Waveland | Hancock | 6,400 | Community | Groundwater |
| Standard Dedeaux Water Association | Hancock | 5,386 | Community | Groundwater |
| Stennis Space Center | Hancock | 4,700 | Community | Groundwater |
| Silver Slipper Casino & Hotel | Hancock | 3,285 | Non-transient non-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, “Hancock County Water & Sewer- Bayside, PWSID MS0230071, Mississippi”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/mississippi/hancock-county-water-sewer-bayside-ms0230071 (data as of October 1, 2026).