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ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,000 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0110013
Violations
90

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

Is ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY water safe to drink?

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY water receives a grade of F (3/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 90 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY detected?

31 contaminants were tested in ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY has 90 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY serve?

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY serves approximately 3,000 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY provide?

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0110013.

How does ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY scores 3/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Mississippi state page for a full comparison of water systems.