B62/100
CITY OF VICKSBURG — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 29,238 people · Mississippi
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0750010
Violations
24
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 420.85 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 2008.
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 VICKSBURG
Is CITY OF VICKSBURG water safe to drink?
CITY OF VICKSBURG water receives a grade of B (62/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF VICKSBURG detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF VICKSBURG's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF VICKSBURG have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF VICKSBURG has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF VICKSBURG serve?
CITY OF VICKSBURG serves approximately 29,238 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Vicksburg.
What type of water does CITY OF VICKSBURG provide?
CITY OF VICKSBURG sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0750010.
How does CITY OF VICKSBURG compare to other utilities in Mississippi?
CITY OF VICKSBURG scores 62/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Mississippi state page for a full comparison of water systems.