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MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,416 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0460012
Violations
85

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.52 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 MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN

Is MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN water safe to drink?

MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 85 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN detected?

32 contaminants were tested in MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN have any EPA violations?

Yes, MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN has 85 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 MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN serve?

MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN serves approximately 2,416 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN provide?

MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0460012.

How does MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

MT GILEAD-IMPROVE WATER ASSN 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.