Drinking Water Sources • Pesticides & herbicides, which may come from a Fluoride

variety of sources such as agriculture and residential

Our groundwater sources are from wells drawing from To comply with the “Regulation Governing Fluoridation of
uses.
the Sparta System, J. H. Fewell WTP is surface water Community Water Supplies”, the City of Jackson is required
intake for Pearl River, O.B. Curtis WTP is surface water • Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally to report certain results pertaining to fluoridation of our water
intake from the Ross Barnett Reservoir. The source water occurring or be the result of oil and gas production system. For the surface water system, the number of months
assessment has been completed for our public water system and mining activities. in the previous calendar year in which average fluoride
to determine the overall susceptibility of its drinking water • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic sample results were within the optimal range of 0.6 – 1.2
supply to identify potential sources of contamination. A report and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products parts per million (ppm) was 12. The percentage of fluoride
containing detailed information on how the susceptibility samples collected in the previous calendar year that was
2022 Water determinations were made has been furnished to our public
of industrial processes and petroleum production, and
can come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, within the optimal range of 0.6 - 1.2 ppm was 100%. The
Quality Report water system and is available for viewing upon request.
The wells have received low to moderate susceptibility
and septic systems. number of months samples were collected and analyzed in
the previous calendar year was 12.
rankings to contamination.
PWS ID#: MS0250008 and MS0250012 To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes For the City of Jackson - Maddox Rd groundwater system,
Public Participation Opportunities the number of months in the previous calendar year in
regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants
We are pleased to present our 2022 Water We want our valued customers to be informed about in water provided by public water systems. We treat which average fluoride sample results were within the
Quality Report. We are required to send this their water utility. If you want to learn more, please visit our water according to EPA’s regulations. Food and optimal range of 0.6 – 1.2 parts per million (ppm) was 1.
report annually, so our customers are informed www.jxnwtr.com. The percentage of fluoride samples collected in the previous
about the quality of the water you are consuming. Drug Administration regulations establish limits for
contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the calendar year that was within the optimal range of 0.6 -
Contaminants in Water same protection for public health. 1.2 ppm was 50%. The number of months samples were
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably collected and analyzed in the previous calendar year was 2.
About Your Water
be expected to contain at least small amounts of some
This report is designed to inform you about the quality of Water Quality Data
contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not Lead-Specific Information
water and the services we deliver to you every day. Our The table in this report lists all the drinking water
necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health
goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply contaminants we detected during the 2022 calendar year.
information about contaminants and potential health effects problems, especially for pregnant women and young
of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we The presence of these contaminants in the water does
can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials
make to continually improve the water treatment process not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.
Hotline 800-426-4791. The sources of drinking water (both and components associated with service lines and home
and protect our water resources. We are committed to Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is
tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, plumbing. The City of Jackson is responsible for providing
ensuring the quality of your water. If you have any questions from testing done January 1 through December 31, 2022.
ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety
about this report or concerning your water utility, please The State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants
the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves of materials used in plumbing components. When your
contact JXN Water at 601.500.5200. less than once per year because the concentrations of these
naturally occurring minerals, and can pick up substances water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize
resulting from the presence of animals or from human contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from
the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for
Special Population Advisory activity. year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the
30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants water quality, is more than one year old.
or cooking.
in drinking water than the general population. Immune- Contaminants that may be present in source water before
compromised persons such as persons with cancer we treat it include:
undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may
organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune which may come from sewage treatment plants, wish to have your water tested. The Mississippi Public
system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and Health Laboratory offers lead testing. Please contact
particularly at risk from infections. These people should wildlife. 601.576.7582 if you wish to have your water tested.
seek advice about drinking water from their health care Information on lead in drinking water is available from
• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or
providers. EPA/Center for Disease Control guidelines on
which can be naturally occurring or result from urban at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
how to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and
storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater
other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe
discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Drinking Water Hotline 800-426-4791.
 CITY OF JACKSON SURFACE WATER SYSTEMS WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE - PWSID# MS0250008
Violation Date Level Unit
Contaminant Y/N Collected Detected Range of Detects Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Microbiological Contaminants
Presence of coliform Naturally present in the environment E Coli comes from human and animal fecal waste
Total Coliform Bacteria N MONTHLY N/A N/A bacteria in 5% of monthly
samples
Microbiological Contaminants: Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, waterborne pathogens may be present or that a p otential pathway exists through which contamination may enter
the drinking water distribution system.
7.7 NTU (MAX) TT = 1 NTU Soil runoff
Lowest monthly
Turbidity - NTU Y 2022 N/A NTU NA TT = 95% of samples
percent of samples
≤ 0.3 NTU
meeting TT: 89%
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water and is an indication of the effectiveness of our filtration system.
Radioactive Contaminants
Gross Alpha N 2019 2.4 0.79 – 2.4 pCi/L 0 15 Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228 N 2020 1.4 1.4 pCi/L 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic N 2021 0.7 0.5 – 0.7 ppb n/a 10 Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Barium N 2021 0.025 0.017 – 0.025 ppm 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Cyanide (as free cyanide) N 2022 0.04 0.02 – 0.09 ppm 0.2 0.2 Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories
Nitrate (as Nitrogen) N 2022 0.24 0.22 – 0.24 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Nitrite (as Nitrogen) N 2022 0.040 0.040 ppm 1 1 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Sodium N 2022 13.6 4.4 – 18.2 ppm 20 0 Erosion of natural deposit; Leaching
Fluoride
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and
Fluoride N 2022 0.5 0.2 – 0.9 ppm 4 4
aluminum factories
Lead and Copper at Tap
Contaminant Violation Date Level # of Samples Unit MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Y/N Collected Detected Exceeding AL Measurement
Copper N 01/01/2022 - 0.1 0 of 101 ppm 1.3 AL = 1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives
06/30/2022
07/01/2022 - 0.1 0 of 100
12/31/2022
Lead N 01/01/2022 - 4.0 6 of 101 ppb 0 AL = 15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
06/30/2022
07/01/2022 - 6.0 7 of 100
12/31/2022
Disinfection By-Products
Contaminant Violation Date Level Range of Detects Unit MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Y/N Collected Detected Measurement
Haloacetic acid (HAA5) N 2022 49 (LRAA) 6 – 74 ppb 0 60 By-Product of drinking water disinfection.
Total Trihalomethane By-Product of drinking water disinfection.
N 2022 60 (LRAA) 13 – 107 ppb 0 80
(TTHM)
Chloramine N 2022 2.0 (RAA) 0.10 – 3.9 ppm 0 MRDL = 4 Water additive used to control microbes
1.2 Removal Ratio All 4 Quarterly Naturally present in the environment
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) N 2022 NA NA TT
(> 1.0 is Required) RAA were 1.2
 MADDOX ROAD GROUND WATER SYSTEM WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE - PWSID# MS0250012
Contaminant Violation Date Level Range of Detects Unit MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Y/N Collected Detected Measurement
Microbiological Contaminants
Presence of coliform Naturally present in the environment E Coli comes from human and animal fecal waste
Total Coliform Bacteria N MONTHLY NONE N/A bacteria in 5% of monthly
samples
Microbiological Contaminants: Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, waterborne pathogens may be present or that a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter
the drinking water distribution system.
Radioactive Contaminants
Radium 226 N 2020 0.85 0.83 – 0.85 pCi/L 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits
Radium 228 N 2020 1.2 1 – 1.2 pCi/L 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
Barium N 2021 0.004 0.002 – 0.004 ppm 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Chromium N 2021 0.6 0.5 – 0.6 ppb 100 100 Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits
Fluoride
Water additive which promotes strong teeth; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and
Fluoride N 2021 0.9 0.6 – 0.9 ppm 4.0 4.0
aluminum factories
Lead and Copper at Tap
Contaminant Violation Date Level # of Samples Unit MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Y/N Collected Detected Exceeding AL Measurement
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood
Copper N 2022 0.1 0 – 30 ppm 1.3 AL = 1.3
preservatives
Lead N 2022 3.0 1 – 30 ppb 0 AL = 15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
Volatile Organic Contaminants
Contaminant Violation Date Level Range of Detects Unit MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Y/N Collected Detected Measurement
Carbon Tetrachloride N 2022 0.57 0.57 ppb 0 5 Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities
Disinfection By-Products
Haloacetic acid (HAA5) N 2022 58 (LRAA) 18.7 – 83.3 ppb 0 60 By-Product of drinking water disinfection.
Total Trihalomethane
N 2022 64 (LRAA) 10.9 – 71.6 ppb 0 80 By-Product of drinking water disinfection.
(TTHMs)
1.20 (highest
Chlorine N 2022 0.10 – 3.10 ppm 0 MRDL = 4 Water additive used to control microbes
Quarterly RAA)

MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal – The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a pCi/L: Picocuries per liter – measure of the radioactivity in water.
Ter ms & A bbr eviat ions
contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to ppm: Parts per million or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds
health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
AL: Action Level – the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers
MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level – The highest level of a disinfectant ppb: Parts per billion or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one
treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
LRAA – Locational Running Annual Average - The average of sample analytical
is necessary for controlling microbial contaminants. RAA: Running Annual Average – The level detected is the highest running annual
results for samples taken at a particular monitoring location during the previous four
MRDLG: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal – The level of a drinking water average, computed quarterly, of monthly averages of all samples collected
calendar quarters.
disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk of health. MRDLGs do TT: Treatment Technique – A treatment technique is a required process intended to
MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level – The highest level of a contaminant that is
not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. A treatment technique violation
allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the N/A: Not Applicable occurs when a water system fails to treat its water in the way prescribed by MSDH
best available treatment technology.
NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units and the EPA.
Monitoring and Reporting of Compliance Data Violations
During 2022, the City of Jackson Surface Water System PWSID# MS0250008 received the following violations as shown in the table below:

MS0250008 Violations for 2022

VIOLATIONS Comments Compliance Period Corrective Actions Health Effects Language
Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR)
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water and is an Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection
indication of the effectiveness of your filtration system. Water 06/01/2022 - 06/30/2022 The water system was placed under a state mandated boil water notice and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence
samples taken 6/27, 6/28 and 7/28/2022 showed turbidity levels due to the high turbidity levels. On 8/29/2022, local, state, or federal of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and
Treatment Technique:
greater than 1.0 turbidity units. This was above the standard of emergency declarations were issued to remediate treatment processes parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and
Single Combined Filter
0.30 turbidity units. Due to those high levels, manganese issues at the water treatment plants. Disinfection was restored, and boil water associated headaches. The symptoms previously listed are not caused only by
Effluent – OBC
at the treatment plants, extremely low storage tank levels, and notice was lifted on 9/15/2022 after two consecutive days of clear organisms in drinking water. If you experienced any of these symptoms and they
continuing distribution pressure issues, there was an increased 07/01/2022 - 07/31/2022 sampling. persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should
chance that the water may contain disease-causing organisms. seek advice from their health care providers about drinking this water.

During a Sanitary Survey / Investigation conducted 11/11/2021,

Although we did not meet our deadline, we completed the needed work
MSDH cited the following significant deficiency(s): Capacity of
Failure to Address to get pump capacity restored to adequate levels by 10/2022. Work is
Pumps. We were required to take action to correct this deficiency. 06/30/2022 to Current N/A
Significant Deficiencies continuing under the new operations and maintenance contract to
However, we failed to take this action by the bilateral compliance
continually improve our pump capacity at both plants.
agreement deadline established by the MSDH.
Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR)
Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether our
Monitoring/ Reporting: drinking water meets health standards. In August 2022, due to 120 of 120 routine bacteriological / chlorine samples were collected in
08/01/2022 - 08/31/2022 N/A
Routine, Major the emergency and distribution challenges, we did not complete September 2022.
routine bacteriological and chlorine sampling.
Lead and Copper Rule (LCR)
We continuously evaluate and make corrections to our existing corrosion
During the monitoring periods of 2018 - 2022, we failed to 01/01/2022 - 06/30/2022 control systems to stabilize the pH in the distribution with increased water Infants and children who drink water containing lead more than the action level
WQP Level Non- consistently meet treatment technique requirements for our quality monitoring at the plants and in distribution continues. The could experience delays in their physical or mental development, Children could
Compliance system which is a violation of the Lead and Copper Rule and a completed corrosion control studies actions are being enacted with show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this
requirement of the City’s Optimized Corrosion Control Plan. 07/01/2022 - 12/31/2022 completion of optimized corrosion control treatment installation at JHF by water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
11/2023 and OBC by 06/2024.

Significant Deficiencies for System PWSID# MS0250008

During sanitary surveys conducted on 11/18/16, 2/03/2020 and 11/08/2021, the Mississippi State Department of Health cited the following significant deficiency(s):
Function and Condition of Treatment Facilities (3)
Condition of Source Facilities (2)
Capacity of Treatment Facilities
Capacity of Pumps
Condition of Water Storage Tanks
Monitoring Plans and Systems (3)
Inadequate application of treatment chemicals and techniques
Inadequate follow up on previous deficiencies
Water System Staffing
Significant Deficiency Not otherwise specified (4)

Corrective Actions: The water system is under an Administrative Compliance Order on Consent, Docket No. SDWA-04-2020-2301 (AOC) through the EPA. All deficiencies are currently scheduled to be addressed by May 2024 contingent upon current approval
by the EPA.