Algoma Water Association

Pontotoc County, MS
MS0580001
People Served
7K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Pontotoc County
Data from
2019-2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

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

  • CO

    Copper

    Copper is a metal that enters tap water from plumbing pipes and natural deposits. In high amounts, it can cause stomach and intestinal distress, liver damage, and anemia.

    2.000 ppm
    EPA limit 1.300 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Arsenic

Avg:1.100 ppb
Limit:10.000 ppb

Barium

Avg:0.024 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chromium

Avg:0.002 ppm
Limit:0.100 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:0.900 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:0.670 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Fluoride

Avg:0.201 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm
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