D20/100
CITY OF MERIDIAN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 34,466 people · Mississippi
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0380005
Violations
80
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 MERIDIAN
Is CITY OF MERIDIAN water safe to drink?
CITY OF MERIDIAN water receives a grade of D (20/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 80 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF MERIDIAN detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF MERIDIAN's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF MERIDIAN have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF MERIDIAN has 80 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR, Other.
How many people does CITY OF MERIDIAN serve?
CITY OF MERIDIAN serves approximately 34,466 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Meridian.
What type of water does CITY OF MERIDIAN provide?
CITY OF MERIDIAN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0380005.
How does CITY OF MERIDIAN compare to other utilities in Mississippi?
CITY OF MERIDIAN scores 20/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Mississippi state page for a full comparison of water systems.