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MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,082 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0540013
Violations
75

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 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 MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION

Is MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION water safe to drink?

MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION water receives a grade of D (22/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 75 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION have any EPA violations?

Yes, MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION has 75 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION serve?

MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION serves approximately 1,082 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION provide?

MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0540013.

How does MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

MT OLIVET WATER ASSOCIATION scores 22/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Mississippi state page for a full comparison of water systems.