MOORE BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION

PWSID: MS0140012 · Tutwiler, MS · Serves 438 people

Health Violations

MOORE BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
438
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Groundwater

MOORE BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION (PWSID MS0140012) 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 438 people in Tutwiler, MS, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Mississippi drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2015–2025.

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)
MS0140012
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Tutwiler, MS
Population Served
438
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 5 5

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MOORE BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION water safe to drink?
MOORE BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 MOORE BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION serve?
MOORE BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION serves 438 people in Tutwiler, MS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MOORE BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION have?
MOORE BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION has 5 total violations on record spanning 2015–2025. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MOORE BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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