PFAS (Forever Chemicals) in Mississippi Well Water

EPA Data 2025 · Risk Level: Moderate

Avg Level

2.226 ppt

EPA Limit

4 ppt

% Above Limit

10.1%

Risk Level

moderate

Live DataLast updated: April 4, 2026·Source: EPA SDWIS & USGS

Water Quality Details

Contaminant	PFAS (Forever Chemicals)
Category	chemical
Average Level	2.226 ppt
Maximum Level	8.253 ppt
EPA Limit (MCL)	4 ppt
% Wells Above Limit	10.1%
Affected Wells	28,280
Testing Cost	$60
Treatment Cost	$4,400
vs National Avg	+0.208 ppt (+10.3%)

Mississippi Well Water Overview

Well Users

280,000

% on Well Water

17.2%

Quality Score

59/100

Highest Risk States for PFAS (Forever Chemicals)

#1Oklahoma18.4% above limit #2Louisiana17.1% above limit #3New Mexico14.6% above limit #4West Virginia14.3% above limit #5South Dakota14.1% above limit

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EPA SDWIS & USGS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pfas (forever chemicals) a problem in Mississippi well water?

In Mississippi, pfas (forever chemicals) levels average 2.226 ppt, with a maximum recorded level of 8.253 ppt. The EPA limit is 4 ppt. Currently 10.1% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 28,280 wells.

How much does it cost to test for pfas (forever chemicals) in Mississippi?

Testing for pfas (forever chemicals) in Mississippi typically costs around $60. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for pfas (forever chemicals) cost approximately $4,400.

What is the risk level of pfas (forever chemicals) in Mississippi well water?

The risk level for pfas (forever chemicals) in Mississippi is rated as moderate. The state average of 2.226 ppt is 10.3% above the national average of 2.018 ppt.

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