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TOWN OF CARY Water Quality Report

Population

591

people served

Water Source

🏔️ Ground

wells & aquifers

National Rank

—

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 120

violations recorded

F

Unsafe

Safety Grade

120 violations in the past 5 years, including 7 health-based

System Details

PWSID
MS0630002
Population Served
591
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Local Government
State
Mississippi
EPA Region
4

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 7000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Contaminant 7500⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Contaminant 8000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting11
Contaminant 0999⚠ Monitoring/Reporting9
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)✕ Health-Based12
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)✕ Health-Based12
Cyanide⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Arsenic⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Barium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Cadmium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Chromium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Fluoride⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Selenium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Beryllium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Contaminant 1075⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Contaminant 1085⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Thallium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting6
Contaminant 5200✕ Health-Based2

Violation History

2025
11
2024
23
2023
20
2022
66
2008
1
2006
1
2004
1
2003
1

Total violations on record: 124

Service Area

Cities Served

CARY

ZIP Codes Served

39054

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Arsenic, Fluoride, Cadmium, Chromium, Selenium, Barium

$150–$400

Activated Carbon Filter

Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement

Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

$20–$100

Water Distiller

Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation

Removes: Arsenic, Cadmium, Fluoride

$80–$200

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
124violations total

443% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

🏘️ Small community water system.