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TOWN OF KILMICHAEL — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,341 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0490005
Violations
153

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

6

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: 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, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 – January 3, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – January 3, 2025Rule: 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, 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 KILMICHAEL

Is TOWN OF KILMICHAEL water safe to drink?

TOWN OF KILMICHAEL water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 153 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TOWN OF KILMICHAEL detected?

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

Does TOWN OF KILMICHAEL have any EPA violations?

Yes, TOWN OF KILMICHAEL has 153 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR, RPT. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does TOWN OF KILMICHAEL serve?

TOWN OF KILMICHAEL serves approximately 1,341 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does TOWN OF KILMICHAEL provide?

TOWN OF KILMICHAEL sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0490005.

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

TOWN OF KILMICHAEL 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.