Farmington Water Association

Alcorn County, MS
MS0020003
People Served
6.7K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Alcorn County
Data from
2021-2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • AR

    Arsenic

    Arsenic is a toxic element found in rocks and soil. It enters water through natural erosion and human activities like mining. Long-term exposure causes cancer and organ damage.

    19.800 ppb
    EPA limit 10.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.336 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.000 ppm
Limit:-

Fluoride

Avg:0.680 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Lead

Avg:1.000 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb

Sodium

Avg:84.400 ppm
Limit:-

Contaminants tested