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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,921 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0500008
Violations
73

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

4

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

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 PHILADELPHIA

Is CITY OF PHILADELPHIA water safe to drink?

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA water receives a grade of F (15/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 73 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF PHILADELPHIA detected?

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

Does CITY OF PHILADELPHIA have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA has 73 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF PHILADELPHIA serve?

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA serves approximately 6,921 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Philadelphia.

What type of water does CITY OF PHILADELPHIA provide?

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0500008.

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

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA scores 15/100 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

Philadelphia