Water Quality: Richton, MS
6 water systems • 9,542 people served
Multiple Health Violations105
Total Violations
5
Health-Based Violations
6
Water Systems
9,542
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Richton has 5 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, Gross Alpha, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 105 violations are on record for 6 water systems serving 9,542 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
Gross Alpha
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Richton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAT III W/A #1-SAND HILL | MS0210001 | Groundwater | 3,881 | 8 |
| N E PERRY UTL ASSN-#1 | MS0560003 | Groundwater | 2,619 | 11 |
| SOUTHWEST WAYNE WATER ASSN | MS0770007 | Groundwater | 1,101 | 6 |
| TOWN OF RICHTON | MS0560004 | Groundwater | 920 | 9 |
| ARLINGTON W/A | MS0560006 | Groundwater | 533 | 30 |
| ARLINGTON W/A-HINTONVILLE | MS0560014 | Groundwater | 488 | 41 |
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.