F0/100
CITY OF RIDGELAND — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 24,340 people · Mississippi
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MS0450013
Violations
189
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
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 RIDGELAND
Is CITY OF RIDGELAND water safe to drink?
CITY OF RIDGELAND water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 189 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF RIDGELAND detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF RIDGELAND's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF RIDGELAND have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF RIDGELAND has 189 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 14 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF RIDGELAND serve?
CITY OF RIDGELAND serves approximately 24,340 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Ridgeland.
What type of water does CITY OF RIDGELAND provide?
CITY OF RIDGELAND sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0450013.
How does CITY OF RIDGELAND compare to other utilities in Mississippi?
CITY OF RIDGELAND 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.