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PATTISON W/A-WEST — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,933 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0110004
Violations
80

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 1, 2025 – December 24, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – July 11, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 PATTISON W/A-WEST

Is PATTISON W/A-WEST water safe to drink?

PATTISON W/A-WEST water receives a grade of F (5/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 80 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PATTISON W/A-WEST detected?

31 contaminants were tested in PATTISON W/A-WEST's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PATTISON W/A-WEST have any EPA violations?

Yes, PATTISON W/A-WEST has 80 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does PATTISON W/A-WEST serve?

PATTISON W/A-WEST serves approximately 2,933 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does PATTISON W/A-WEST provide?

PATTISON W/A-WEST sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0110004.

How does PATTISON W/A-WEST compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

PATTISON W/A-WEST scores 5/100 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.