Public water system · MS0790035
ActiveOld River Water Assn- Fords Creek
At a glance
Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek (PWSID MS0790035) is an active community water system in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It reports serving 55 people through 21 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as under public/private ownership. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
55
Service connections
21
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek compare with other water systems in Wilkinson County?
By EPA's size categories, Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Wilkinson County has 9 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 1,230 people per system, and accounts for 0.5% of the 11,069 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 Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek 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 Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek?
EPA lists Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek as under public/private ownership. 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 9 active systems in Wilkinson County (67%) are also under public/private ownership.
Does Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek 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 Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek: frequently asked questions
Who runs Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek?
Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek (PWSID MS0790035) is a community water system under public/private ownership. It is regulated by the MS state drinking water program.
How many people does Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek serve?
Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek reports serving 55 people through 21 service connections in Wilkinson County, Mississippi.
Where does Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek 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 Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek'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 Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek's water quality report?
As a community water system, Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek 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 Wilkinson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old River Water Assn | Wilkinson | 3,234 | Community | Groundwater |
| Town of Woodville | Wilkinson | 2,772 | Community | Groundwater |
| South Centreville W/A | Wilkinson | 1,375 | Community | Groundwater |
| Town of Centreville | Wilkinson | 1,207 | Community | Groundwater |
| Buffalo Water Association | Wilkinson | 972 | Community | Groundwater |
| Wilkinson Co Correctional Cent | Wilkinson | 889 | 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, “Old River Water Assn- Fords Creek, PWSID MS0790035, Mississippi”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/mississippi/old-river-water-assn-fords-creek-ms0790035 (data as of October 1, 2026).