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TOWN OF GUNTOWN — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,577 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0410006
Violations
224

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

5

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: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform 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 TOWN OF GUNTOWN

Is TOWN OF GUNTOWN water safe to drink?

TOWN OF GUNTOWN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 224 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TOWN OF GUNTOWN detected?

31 contaminants were tested in TOWN OF GUNTOWN's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does TOWN OF GUNTOWN have any EPA violations?

Yes, TOWN OF GUNTOWN has 224 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does TOWN OF GUNTOWN serve?

TOWN OF GUNTOWN serves approximately 3,577 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does TOWN OF GUNTOWN provide?

TOWN OF GUNTOWN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0410006.

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

TOWN OF GUNTOWN 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.