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EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,141 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0580002
Violations
221

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

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 – October 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – October 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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: 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
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, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: 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, 2023 – December 31, 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 EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN

Is EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN water safe to drink?

EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 221 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN detected?

31 contaminants were tested in EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN have any EPA violations?

Yes, EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN has 221 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN serve?

EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN serves approximately 5,141 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN provide?

EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0580002.

How does EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

EAST PONTOTOC WATER ASSN 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.