Water Quality: Grenada, MS
9 water systems • 30,245 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Grenada is served by 9 public water systems with a combined service population of 30,245 people, and has 195 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 61 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Grenada's violation count is 178% above the national average for Mississippi. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, TTHM.
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
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Grenada
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF GRENADA | MS0220003 | Groundwater | 12,762 | 11 |
| G T & Y WATER DISTRICT INC | MS0220002 | Groundwater | 3,965 | 77 |
| POOR HOUSE W/A #1 | MS0220008 | Groundwater | 2,806 | 18 |
| GRENADA CO W/S-GIRL SCOUT | MS0220005 | Groundwater | 2,410 | 15 |
| GRENADA IND PK & AIRPORT WATER | MS0220036 | Groundwater | 1,991 | 11 |
| GRENADA CO W/S-MONDY RD/ELLIOT | MS0220007 | Groundwater | 1,964 | 9 |
| GRENADA-BOGUE BASIN/HOLCOMB | MS0220004 | Groundwater | 1,837 | 13 |
| GRENADA-BOGUE BASIN/GORE SPRGS | MS0220062 | Groundwater | 1,832 | 28 |
| POOR HOUSE W/A #2 | MS0220013 | Groundwater | 678 | 13 |
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.