Water Quality: Jackson, MS
4 water systems • 218,596 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Jackson has 127 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Bromate, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 151 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 218,596 people.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Jackson
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF JACKSON | MS0250008 | Surface Water | 189,673 | 110 |
| CITY OF JACKSON-MADDOX RD. | MS0250012 | Groundwater | 28,098 | 30 |
| HINDS CO DETENTION CTR | MS0250097 | Groundwater | 800 | 11 |
| HINDS CO DETENTION CENTER-GALLATIN ST | MS0250105 | Groundwater | 25 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.