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TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,032 people · Mississippi

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MS0160003
Violations
109

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

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 – October 28, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – October 28, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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

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 MOUNT OLIVE

Is TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE water safe to drink?

TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 109 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE detected?

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

Does TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE have any EPA violations?

Yes, TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE has 109 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MON. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE serve?

TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE serves approximately 1,032 people, Mississippi.

What type of water does TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE provide?

TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MS0160003.

How does TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE compare to other utilities in Mississippi?

TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE 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.