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HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,029 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0480007
Violations
195

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.60 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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 HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT

Is HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 195 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT detected?

52 contaminants were tested in HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT has 195 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT serve?

HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 4,029 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT provide?

HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0480007.

How does HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

HAMILTON WATER DISTRICT 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.