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TOWN OF EDWARDS — Water Quality Report 2026

Q: Is TOWN OF EDWARDS water safe to drink?

TOWN OF EDWARDS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 247 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

Q: What contaminants has TOWN OF EDWARDS detected?

1 contaminants were tested in TOWN OF EDWARDS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Q: Does TOWN OF EDWARDS have any EPA violations?

Yes, TOWN OF EDWARDS has 247 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 13 are health-based violations.

Q: How many people does TOWN OF EDWARDS serve?

TOWN OF EDWARDS serves approximately 1,980 people, Mississippi.

Q: What type of water does TOWN OF EDWARDS provide?

TOWN OF EDWARDS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0250005.

Q: How does TOWN OF EDWARDS compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

TOWN OF EDWARDS 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.

Serving 1,980 people · Mississippi

Water Source

Groundwater

County

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System ID

MS0250005

Violations

247

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Lead (90th percentile)	< 0.001 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 28, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 7, 2024 – March 31, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 7, 2024 – March 31, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: September 6, 2024 – March 31, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: September 6, 2024 – March 31, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: May 1, 2024 – July 26, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 20, 2022 – May 31, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 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 TOWN OF EDWARDS

Is TOWN OF EDWARDS water safe to drink?

TOWN OF EDWARDS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 247 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TOWN OF EDWARDS detected?

1 contaminants were tested in TOWN OF EDWARDS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does TOWN OF EDWARDS have any EPA violations?

Yes, TOWN OF EDWARDS has 247 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 13 are health-based violations.

How many people does TOWN OF EDWARDS serve?

TOWN OF EDWARDS serves approximately 1,980 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does TOWN OF EDWARDS provide?

TOWN OF EDWARDS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0250005.

How does TOWN OF EDWARDS compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

TOWN OF EDWARDS 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.