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MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,500 people · Mississippi

Water Source

Groundwater

County

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System ID

MS0670014

Violations

318

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Lead (90th percentile)	0.003 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

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, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – February 26, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Maximum contaminant level violation

When: June 8, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 22, 2022 – March 15, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 22, 2022 – March 15, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 22, 2022 – March 15, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 22, 2022 – March 15, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – August 3, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 23, 2021 – March 15, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 23, 2021 – May 24, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 23, 2021 – May 24, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 23, 2021 – May 24, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN

Is MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN water safe to drink?

MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 318 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN have any EPA violations?

Yes, MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN has 318 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 18 are health-based violations.

How many people does MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN serve?

MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN serves approximately 2,500 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN provide?

MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0670014.

How does MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

MS STATE PENITENTIARY-MN LN 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.