BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION

PWSID: MS0450003 · Canton, MS · Serves 1,080 people

Health Violations

BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,080
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION (PWSID MS0450003) 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 1,080 people in Canton, MS, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Mississippi drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2024–2024.

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)
MS0450003
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Canton, MS
Population Served
1,080
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION water safe to drink?
BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION serve?
BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION serves 1,080 people in Canton, MS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION have?
BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION has 2 total violations on record spanning 2024–2024. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Gross Alpha.

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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