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PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,500 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0440096
Violations
147

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.006 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 PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC

Is PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC water safe to drink?

PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 147 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC detected?

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

Does PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC have any EPA violations?

Yes, PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC has 147 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC serve?

PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC serves approximately 2,500 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC provide?

PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0440096.

How does PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC 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.