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CITY OF LUMBERTON — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,896 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0370005
Violations
84

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

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: December 18, 2024 – November 4, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 5, 2024 – October 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 5, 2024 – October 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – August 16, 2023Enforcement: 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: December 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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

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 LUMBERTON

Is CITY OF LUMBERTON water safe to drink?

CITY OF LUMBERTON water receives a grade of F (9/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 84 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF LUMBERTON detected?

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

Does CITY OF LUMBERTON have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF LUMBERTON has 84 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, Other, MON. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF LUMBERTON serve?

CITY OF LUMBERTON serves approximately 1,896 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Lumberton.

What type of water does CITY OF LUMBERTON provide?

CITY OF LUMBERTON sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0370005.

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

CITY OF LUMBERTON scores 9/100 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

Lumberton