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MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,800 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0380026
Violations
78

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

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 MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION

Is MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION water safe to drink?

MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION water receives a grade of F (19/100), 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 MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION have any EPA violations?

Yes, MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION has 78 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION serve?

MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION serves approximately 2,800 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION provide?

MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0380026.

How does MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION scores 19/100 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.