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RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,834 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0240194
Violations
84

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – December 27, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – December 27, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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, 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 RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC

Is RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC water safe to drink?

RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC water receives a grade of F (5/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 84 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC detected?

31 contaminants were tested in RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC have any EPA violations?

Yes, RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC has 84 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC serve?

RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC serves approximately 4,834 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC provide?

RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0240194.

How does RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

RIVERBEND UTILITIES INC 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.