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CITY OF PETAL — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 9,509 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0180011
Violations
259

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024Rule: 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: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 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

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 PETAL

Is CITY OF PETAL water safe to drink?

CITY OF PETAL water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 259 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF PETAL detected?

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

Does CITY OF PETAL have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF PETAL has 259 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MON, MR, Other. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF PETAL serve?

CITY OF PETAL serves approximately 9,509 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Petal.

What type of water does CITY OF PETAL provide?

CITY OF PETAL sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0180011.

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

CITY OF PETAL 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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