Public water system · MS0250008
ActiveCity of Jackson
Community water system in Hinds County, Mississippi, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
189,673
Service connections
71,846
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-07-01 | Required treatment not metWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance · code 59 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-01-01 | Required treatment not metWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance · code 59 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | Required treatment not metWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance · code 59 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Required treatment not metWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-Compliance · code 59 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-08-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
City of Jackson: frequently asked questions
Is City of Jackson's water safe to drink?
City of Jackson is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MS state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs City of Jackson?
City of Jackson (PWSID MS0250008) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MS state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Jackson serve?
City of Jackson reports serving 189,673 people through 71,846 service connections in Hinds County, Mississippi.
Where does City of Jackson get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Hinds County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Jackson-Maddox Rd. | Hinds | 28,098 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Clinton | Hinds | 25,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| South Central Water Assn | Hinds | 12,260 | Community | Groundwater |
| University of Ms Medical Cntr | Hinds | 7,800 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Reedtown Water Assn | Hinds | 3,260 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Raymond | Hinds | 2,788 | Community | Groundwater |
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