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CITY OF NEW ALBANY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 8,900 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0730006
Violations
457

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
strontium
1790.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

3

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: 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 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, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: 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

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 NEW ALBANY

Is CITY OF NEW ALBANY water safe to drink?

CITY OF NEW ALBANY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 457 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF NEW ALBANY detected?

51 contaminants were tested in CITY OF NEW ALBANY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), strontium. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CITY OF NEW ALBANY have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF NEW ALBANY has 457 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF NEW ALBANY serve?

CITY OF NEW ALBANY serves approximately 8,900 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: New Albany.

What type of water does CITY OF NEW ALBANY provide?

CITY OF NEW ALBANY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0730006.

How does CITY OF NEW ALBANY compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

CITY OF NEW ALBANY 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

New Albany