TOWN OF COLDWATER

PWSID: MS0690002 · Coldwater, MS · Serves 1,381 people

Health Violations

TOWN OF COLDWATER has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,381
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

TOWN OF COLDWATER (PWSID MS0690002) 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 1,381 people in Coldwater, MS, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Mississippi drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2011–2024.

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)
MS0690002
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Coldwater, MS
Population Served
1,381
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 2 2
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2011
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOWN OF COLDWATER water safe to drink?
TOWN OF COLDWATER has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 COLDWATER serve?
TOWN OF COLDWATER serves 1,381 people in Coldwater, MS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOWN OF COLDWATER have?
TOWN OF COLDWATER has 3 total violations on record spanning 2011–2024. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOWN OF COLDWATER water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, 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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