What was found in Iuka's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF IUKA · 7,268 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0103 mg/L — TISHOMINGO CO WATER DISTRICT · 2,598 people · 2023 | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Iuka
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF IUKA | 7,268 |
| SHORT-COLEMAN PARK WATER ASSN #3 | 2,606 |
| TISHOMINGO CO WATER DISTRICT | 2,598 |
| SHORT COLEMAN PARK-NASA PLANT | 1,800 |
| WALKER SWITCH WATER ASSN | 982 |
| SHORT-COLEMAN PARK WATER ASSN #2 | 232 |
Frequently asked questions about Iuka tap water
Is Iuka tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 1 contaminant in the water serving Iuka. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Iuka?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Iuka, Mississippi to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Iuka's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Iuka include Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.