Water Quality: Abbeville, MS
4 water systems • 1,782 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Abbeville is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,782 people, and has 74 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Abbeville's violation count is 5% above the national average for Mississippi. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Gross Alpha.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Water Systems Serving Abbeville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HURRICANE CREEK WATER ASSN | MS0360009 | Groundwater | 702 | 18 |
| TURNER SPRINGS WATER ASSN | MS0360048 | Groundwater | 528 | 13 |
| TOWN OF ABBEVILLE-WATER DEPT | MS0360001 | Groundwater | 386 | 32 |
| HURRICANE HILLS W/A | MS0360063 | Groundwater | 166 | 11 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.