TOWN OF PORT GIBSON

PWSID: MS0110005 · Port Gibson, MS · Serves 3,047 people

Health Violations

TOWN OF PORT GIBSON has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,047
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

TOWN OF PORT GIBSON (PWSID MS0110005) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 3,047 people in Port Gibson, MS, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Mississippi drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2011–2013.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Mississippi state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
MS0110005
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Port Gibson, MS
Population Served
3,047
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 6 6

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2013
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2013
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2013
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2011
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2011
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOWN OF PORT GIBSON water safe to drink?
TOWN OF PORT GIBSON has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does TOWN OF PORT GIBSON serve?
TOWN OF PORT GIBSON serves 3,047 people in Port Gibson, MS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOWN OF PORT GIBSON have?
TOWN OF PORT GIBSON has 6 total violations on record spanning 2011–2013. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOWN OF PORT GIBSON water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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