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CITY OF PURVIS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,590 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0370009
Violations
77

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – October 28, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – October 28, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 PURVIS

Is CITY OF PURVIS water safe to drink?

CITY OF PURVIS water receives a grade of F (19/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 77 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF PURVIS detected?

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

Does CITY OF PURVIS have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF PURVIS has 77 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF PURVIS serve?

CITY OF PURVIS serves approximately 2,590 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does CITY OF PURVIS provide?

CITY OF PURVIS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0370009.

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

CITY OF PURVIS scores 19/100 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.