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TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,423 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0050002
Violations
155

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 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 TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT

Is TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT water safe to drink?

TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 155 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT detected?

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

Does TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT have any EPA violations?

Yes, TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT has 155 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 HICKORY FLAT serve?

TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT serves approximately 1,423 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT provide?

TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0050002.

How does TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

TOWN OF HICKORY FLAT 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.