Ms State Penitentiary-Mn Ln

Sunflower County, MS
MS0670014
People Served
2.5K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Sunflower County
Data from
2020-2022
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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
  • HA

    Haloacetic Acids

    Haloacetic acids are byproducts formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. They are regulated contaminants linked to increased cancer risk.

    70.000 ppb
    EPA limit 60.000 ppb
  • LE

    Lead

    Lead is a toxic metal that can leach into water from old pipes and plumbing fixtures. It harms brain development in children and has no safe exposure level.

    34.000 ppb
    EPA limit 15.000 ppb
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    118.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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