F0/100
CITY OF SOUTHAVEN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 56,000 people · Mississippi
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MS0170018
Violations
124
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 SOUTHAVEN
Is CITY OF SOUTHAVEN water safe to drink?
CITY OF SOUTHAVEN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 124 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF SOUTHAVEN detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF SOUTHAVEN's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF SOUTHAVEN have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF SOUTHAVEN has 124 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF SOUTHAVEN serve?
CITY OF SOUTHAVEN serves approximately 56,000 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Southaven.
What type of water does CITY OF SOUTHAVEN provide?
CITY OF SOUTHAVEN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0170018.
How does CITY OF SOUTHAVEN compare to other utilities in Mississippi?
CITY OF SOUTHAVEN 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.