F0/100
CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,500 people · Mississippi
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0610022
Violations
258
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
7
Violations (last 5yr)
5
Unresolved
6
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: September 19, 2024 – September 20, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 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 CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT
Is CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT water safe to drink?
CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 258 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT has 258 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 33 are health-based violations.
How many people does CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT serve?
CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT serves approximately 2,500 people, Mississippi.
What type of water does CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT provide?
CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0610022.
How does CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT compare to other utilities in Mississippi?
CLEARY WATER SEWER & FIRE DEPT 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.