Water Quality: Bay Springs, MS
5 water systems • 9,576 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Bay Springs is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 9,576 people, and has 86 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Bay Springs's violation count is 22% above the national average for Mississippi. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide.
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
Water Systems Serving Bay Springs
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALLAHALA W/A-ANTIOCH | MS0310001 | Groundwater | 3,427 | 17 |
| TOWN OF BAY SPRINGS | MS0310002 | Groundwater | 2,925 | 11 |
| TALLAHALA W/A-GARLANDSVILLE | MS0310016 | Groundwater | 1,534 | 21 |
| TALLAHALA W/A-TED CLEAR | MS0310019 | Groundwater | 969 | 16 |
| SYLVARENA WATER ASSOCIATION | MS0650010 | Groundwater | 721 | 21 |
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.