City of Gulfport
Gulfport, Mississippi · PWSID: MS0240003
Gulfport Water Quality Summary
City of Gulfport supplies drinking water to about 75,056 people in Gulfport, Mississippi, and draws from ground water (wells or aquifers), which is naturally filtered but can carry minerals and contaminants from the surrounding geology. On the IsWaterSafe scale it earns an excellent Water Safety Score of 100 out of 100 (Grade A), a composite of its EPA SDWIS violation and contaminant record.
EPA SDWIS shows no health-based or monitoring violations on record for City of Gulfport. Its compliance record is clean across the reported period.
Across the 2 substances sampled, none exceeded its EPA limit. Total Trihalomethanes sits highest relative to its ceiling, detected at 40 ppb against an MCL of 80 ppb (sampled January 2024) — within the legal limit.
The most pressing open issue is a treatment technique violation involving Total Trihalomethanes, beginning January 2024 and still open in EPA records.
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Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | MCL (Limit) | Status | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes | 40 ppb | 80 ppb | Within Limit | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30 ppb | 60 ppb | Within Limit | Jan 1, 2024 |
Violation History
Frequently Asked Questions
City of Gulfport has a Water Safety Score of A (100/100). The system serves 75,056 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.
City of Gulfport has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.
The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.
If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.
Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.
Source: EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water, 2026.