Volatile Organic Compounds in Mississippi Well Water

In Mississippi, volatile organic compounds levels average 2.754 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 12.158 ppb. The EPA limit is 5 ppb. Currently 16.8% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 47,040 wells.

Testing for volatile organic compounds in Mississippi typically costs around $61. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for volatile organic compounds cost approximately $1,024.

The risk level for volatile organic compounds in Mississippi is rated as high. The state average of 2.754 ppb is 15.6% above the national average of 2.382 ppb.