Water Quality: Itta Bena, MS
4 water systems • 5,394 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Itta Bena is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,394 people, and has 72 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. Itta Bena's violation count is roughly in line with 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 Itta Bena
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF ITTA BENA | MS0420002 | Groundwater | 2,930 | 30 |
| MS VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY | MS0420003 | Groundwater | 2,250 | 33 |
| AMERICAS CATCH THE FARM | MS0420045 | Groundwater | 114 | 2 |
| BLUE LAKE WATER ASSN. INC | MS0420041 | Groundwater | 100 | 7 |
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.