NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: MS0540072 · Como, MS · Serves 1,500 people

Health Violations

NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT 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
1,500
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Groundwater

NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT (PWSID MS0540072) 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 1,500 people in Como, 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). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), Gross Alpha, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2012–2024.

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)
MS0540072
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Como, MS
Population Served
1,500
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 3 3
Gross Alpha 1 1
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT 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 NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT serve?
NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT serves 1,500 people in Como, MS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT have?
NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT has 5 total violations on record spanning 2012–2024. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in NORTH PANOLA WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), Gross Alpha, 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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