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HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,563 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0290004
Violations
229

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 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 HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC

Is HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC water safe to drink?

HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 229 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC detected?

27 contaminants were tested in HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC have any EPA violations?

Yes, HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC has 229 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MON, MR, Other.

How many people does HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC serve?

HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC serves approximately 1,563 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC provide?

HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0290004.

How does HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

HOUSTON-PALESTINE WATER ASSOC 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.