A94/100

PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,412 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
System ID
MS0230067
Violations
3

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

Is PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT detected?

1 contaminants were tested in PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON.

How many people does PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT serve?

PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT serves approximately 1,412 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT provide?

PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0230067.

How does PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

PEARLINGTON WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT scores 94/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Mississippi state page for a full comparison of water systems.