Water Quality: Forest, MS
7 water systems • 17,786 people served
Multiple Health Violations81
Total Violations
29
Health-Based Violations
7
Water Systems
17,786
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Forest has 29 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Stage 2 DBP, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 81 violations are on record for 7 water systems serving 17,786 people.
Contaminants Found
Stage 2 DBP
TTHM
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Forest
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF FOREST | MS0620002 | Groundwater | 5,430 | 3 |
| H & H WATER SYSTEM, INC | MS0620003 | Groundwater | 3,036 | 31 |
| STEELE-RINGGOLD W/A #1 | MS0620011 | Groundwater | 2,965 | 9 |
| STEELE-RINGGOLD W/A #2 | MS0620023 | Groundwater | 2,883 | 12 |
| HOMEWOOD WATER ASSOCIATION | MS0620006 | Groundwater | 1,877 | 9 |
| LORENA-LEMON-BURNS WATER ASSN | MS0650003 | Groundwater | 995 | 7 |
| HIGH HILL WATER ASSOCIATION | MS0620004 | Groundwater | 600 | 10 |
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.