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NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,054 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0290017
Violations
71

Contaminant Test Results

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 NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM

Is NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM water safe to drink?

NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM water receives a grade of D (29/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 71 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM has 71 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM serve?

NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM serves approximately 2,054 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM provide?

NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0290017.

How does NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

NE ITAWAMBA W/A #2-SALEM scores 29/100 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.