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CITY OF HERNANDO — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 14,457 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0170009
Violations
30

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

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – October 24, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – October 24, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 3Resolved

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 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: October 1, 2022 – October 31, 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 HERNANDO

Is CITY OF HERNANDO water safe to drink?

CITY OF HERNANDO water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 30 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF HERNANDO detected?

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

Does CITY OF HERNANDO have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF HERNANDO has 30 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF HERNANDO serve?

CITY OF HERNANDO serves approximately 14,457 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Hernando.

What type of water does CITY OF HERNANDO provide?

CITY OF HERNANDO sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0170009.

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

CITY OF HERNANDO scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Mississippi state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Hernando