F0/100
CITY OF SHELBY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,998 people · Mississippi
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0060019
Violations
198
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2025 – July 11, 2025Enforcement: 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: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 – April 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – April 1, 2025Rule: 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 SHELBY
Is CITY OF SHELBY water safe to drink?
CITY OF SHELBY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 198 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF SHELBY detected?
21 contaminants were tested in CITY OF SHELBY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF SHELBY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF SHELBY has 198 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF SHELBY serve?
CITY OF SHELBY serves approximately 1,998 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Shelby.
What type of water does CITY OF SHELBY provide?
CITY OF SHELBY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0060019.
How does CITY OF SHELBY compare to other utilities in Mississippi?
CITY OF SHELBY 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.