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CITY OF OKOLONA — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,800 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0090007
Violations
228

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

5

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: 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 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 to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: January 1, 2022 – April 14, 2022Rule: Ground Water 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 OKOLONA

Is CITY OF OKOLONA water safe to drink?

CITY OF OKOLONA water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 228 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF OKOLONA detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF OKOLONA's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does CITY OF OKOLONA have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF OKOLONA has 228 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF OKOLONA serve?

CITY OF OKOLONA serves approximately 2,800 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Okolona.

What type of water does CITY OF OKOLONA provide?

CITY OF OKOLONA sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0090007.

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

CITY OF OKOLONA 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.

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