Water Quality: Philadelphia, MS
6 water systems • 24,485 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Philadelphia is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 24,485 people, and has 90 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Philadelphia's violation count is 28% above the national average for Mississippi.
Water Systems Serving Philadelphia
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | MS0500008 | Groundwater | 6,921 | 13 |
| CENTRAL W/A-EAST SIDE | MS0500004 | Groundwater | 6,442 | 13 |
| CENTRAL W/A-SOUTHWEST | MS0500009 | Groundwater | 5,312 | 17 |
| CENTRAL W/A-HOUSE | MS0500005 | Groundwater | 3,186 | 17 |
| CENTRAL W/A-ARLINGTON | MS0500001 | Groundwater | 1,460 | 13 |
| CENTRAL W/A-NORTH PEARL RIVER | MS0500007 | Groundwater | 1,164 | 17 |
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.