F0/100
CITY OF BILOXI — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 23,310 people · Mississippi
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MS0240001
Violations
329
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 CITY OF BILOXI
Is CITY OF BILOXI water safe to drink?
CITY OF BILOXI water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 329 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF BILOXI detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BILOXI's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF BILOXI have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF BILOXI has 329 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF BILOXI serve?
CITY OF BILOXI serves approximately 23,310 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Biloxi.
What type of water does CITY OF BILOXI provide?
CITY OF BILOXI sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0240001.
How does CITY OF BILOXI compare to other utilities in Mississippi?
CITY OF BILOXI scores 0/100 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.