Water Quality: Ethel, MS
8 water systems • 5,185 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Ethel is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,185 people, and has 75 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Ethel's violation count is 7% 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 Ethel
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHEL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | MS0040003 | Groundwater | 1,544 | 16 |
| PAN HANDLE WATER ASSOCIATION | MS0100006 | Groundwater | 990 | 9 |
| MISSISSIPPI WATER COMPANY | MS0040012 | Groundwater | 785 | 9 |
| POPLAR CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION | MS0490007 | Groundwater | 634 | 9 |
| TOWN OF ETHEL | MS0040002 | Groundwater | 486 | 12 |
| SUGAR CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION | MS0040009 | Groundwater | 405 | 11 |
| PAN HANDLE W/A #2 | MS0100016 | Groundwater | 198 | 5 |
| FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY | MS0100010 | Groundwater | 143 | 4 |
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.