F0/100
CITY OF CLEVELAND — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 16,392 people · Mississippi
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0060006
Violations
104
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
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: June 25, 2021 – April 5, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Maximum contaminant level violation
When: May 1, 2021 – April 5, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 CLEVELAND
Is CITY OF CLEVELAND water safe to drink?
CITY OF CLEVELAND water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 104 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF CLEVELAND detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF CLEVELAND's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF CLEVELAND have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF CLEVELAND has 104 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF CLEVELAND serve?
CITY OF CLEVELAND serves approximately 16,392 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Cleveland.
What type of water does CITY OF CLEVELAND provide?
CITY OF CLEVELAND sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0060006.
How does CITY OF CLEVELAND compare to other utilities in Mississippi?
CITY OF CLEVELAND 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.