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Clinton, MS Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Clinton, MS — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Clinton's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: City Of Jackson-Maddox Rd. PWSID: MS0250012 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 2.10 ppb, 14% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

C

Clinton earns a C for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 2.10 ppb — 14% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
7 violations since 2015, 5 health-based
No violations currently open
Clinton's lead level vs. all Mississippi community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 2.10 ppb — 14% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 29% of Mississippi utilities
Population Served
14946
~10643 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
7 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
14% of EPA action level
2.10 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 2.10 ppb, 14% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.061 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.063 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Archived
Public Notice OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.081 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.083 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2024 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.081 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2024 Archived
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

7 violations are on record since 2015, of which 5 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility City Of Jackson-Maddox Rd.
PWSID MS0250012
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 14,946
Service connections 10,643
Systems serving this area 7
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clinton tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 2.10 ppb, 14% of the action level.
Does Clinton water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Clinton? ▼
City Of Jackson-Maddox Rd. (PWSID MS0250012), one of 7 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2023-11-28. Inspectors recorded 1 significant deficiency.

What Should Clinton Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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