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SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,724 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0380117
Violations
167

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

9

Violations (last 5yr)

2

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 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: 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

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: 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

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 SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A

Is SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A water safe to drink?

SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 167 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A detected?

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

Does SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A have any EPA violations?

Yes, SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A has 167 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A serve?

SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A serves approximately 2,724 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A provide?

SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0380117.

How does SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A 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.