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INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,035 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0540011
Violations
78

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – May 28, 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 INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION

Is INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION water safe to drink?

INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION water receives a grade of F (18/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 78 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION detected?

1 contaminants were tested in INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION have any EPA violations?

Yes, INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION has 78 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, MR, MON. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION serve?

INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION serves approximately 2,035 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION provide?

INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0540011.

How does INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION scores 18/100 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.