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CITY OF HATTIESBURG — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 43,449 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0180008
Violations
214

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.010 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: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 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: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 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: October 1, 2022 – September 30, 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: October 1, 2022 – September 30, 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 CITY OF HATTIESBURG

Is CITY OF HATTIESBURG water safe to drink?

CITY OF HATTIESBURG water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 214 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF HATTIESBURG detected?

73 contaminants were tested in CITY OF HATTIESBURG's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CITY OF HATTIESBURG have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF HATTIESBURG has 214 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF HATTIESBURG serve?

CITY OF HATTIESBURG serves approximately 43,449 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Hattiesburg.

What type of water does CITY OF HATTIESBURG provide?

CITY OF HATTIESBURG sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0180008.

How does CITY OF HATTIESBURG compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

CITY OF HATTIESBURG 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.

Cities Served

Hattiesburg