Water Quality: Vicksburg, MS
6 water systems • 55,815 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Vicksburg is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 55,815 people, and has 72 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 29 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Vicksburg's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Mississippi. Contaminants associated with violations include Stage 2 DBP, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 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 Vicksburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF VICKSBURG | MS0750010 | Groundwater | 29,238 | 4 |
| CULKIN WATER DIST | MS0750002 | Groundwater | 11,730 | 37 |
| HILLDALE WATER DISTRICT | MS0750005 | Groundwater | 5,578 | 8 |
| FISHER FERRY WATER DISTRICT | MS0750004 | Groundwater | 5,094 | 3 |
| YOKENA-JEFF DAVIS WATER DISTRICT INC | MS0750011 | Groundwater | 2,360 | 14 |
| EAGLE LAKE WATER DISTRICT | MS0750003 | Groundwater | 1,815 | 6 |
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.