Public water system · MS0170018
ActiveCity of Southaven
Community water system in DeSoto County, Mississippi, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
56,000
Service connections
24,963
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Cyanidecode 1024 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Berylliumcode 1075 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Antimonycode 1074 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Bariumcode 1010 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Chromiumcode 1020 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Cadmiumcode 1015 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Arseniccode 1005 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Mercurycode 1035 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Thalliumcode 1085 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Fluoridecode 1025 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Seleniumcode 1045 | No | Archived |
| 2018-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | 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 Southaven: frequently asked questions
Is City of Southaven's water safe to drink?
City of Southaven 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; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs City of Southaven?
City of Southaven (PWSID MS0170018) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MS state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Southaven serve?
City of Southaven reports serving 56,000 people through 24,963 service connections in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
Where does City of Southaven get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in DeSoto County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Olive Branch | DeSoto | 54,025 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Hernando | DeSoto | 14,457 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Horn Lake | DeSoto | 13,649 | Community | Groundwater |
| Horn Lake Water Association | DeSoto | 12,735 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lewisburg Water Association | DeSoto | 9,390 | Community | Groundwater |
| Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest | DeSoto | 9,298 | Community | Groundwater |
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