Vicksburg Water Quality

Mississippi

Health Violations

The tap water in Vicksburg, Mississippi is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 55,815 people. 29 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

6
Water Systems
55,815
Population Served
29
Total Violations
29
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Vicksburg, Mississippi is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 55,815 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Vicksburg shows 29 total violations across all 6 systems, of which 29 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 2950. 9 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Mississippi drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
CITY OF VICKSBURG 29,238 0 Clean
CULKIN WATER DIST 11,730 25 Health
HILLDALE WATER DISTRICT 5,578 0 Clean
FISHER FERRY WATER DISTRICT 5,094 0 Clean
YOKENA-JEFF DAVIS WATER DISTRICT INC 2,360 4 Health
EAGLE LAKE WATER DISTRICT 1,815 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
2950 2021-04-01
2950 2021-01-01
2950 2021-01-01
2950 2021-01-01
2950 2021-01-01
2950 2021-01-01
2950 2020-10-01
2950 2020-10-01
2950 2020-10-01
2950 2020-10-01
2950 2020-10-01
2950 2020-10-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01

TRI Facilities in Vicksburg

Facility Total Releases
Ergon Refining Inc 5.8M lbs
Tyson Farms Inc 23.0K lbs
Electrolux Professional Group 671 lbs
Vicksburg Forest Products LLC Waltersville Lumber Mill 99 lbs
Mmc Materials Inc - Vicksburg 1 lbs
Jackson Ready-Mix Plant 14 0 lbs
Harcros Chemicals Inc 0 lbs
Cooper Lighting LLC 0 lbs
Waring Oil Co 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vicksburg, Mississippi water safe to drink?
Vicksburg is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 55,815 people. 29 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Vicksburg have?
Vicksburg water systems have a total of 29 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 29 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Vicksburg water?
Health-based violations for Vicksburg water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Vicksburg?
6 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Vicksburg, Mississippi, collectively covering approximately 55,815 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Vicksburg get its drinking water?
Vicksburg's water supply comes from 6 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Vicksburg?
Yes, 9 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Vicksburg, Mississippi, reporting a combined 5.8M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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