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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,500 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0060007
Violations
79

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.005 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: 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 DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Is DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY water safe to drink?

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY water receives a grade of F (10/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 79 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY detected?

1 contaminants were tested in DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY has 79 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MON, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY serve?

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY serves approximately 1,500 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY provide?

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0060007.

How does DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY scores 10/100 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.