Many people in Mississippi considering buying water coolers or dispensers are concerned about the quality of the local drinking water.
Suppliers of drinking water provide reports (also called consumer confidence reports) providing the source of drinking water in Mississippi.
The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that if your drinking water comes from a private well, you have the water tested once a year. Well owners are responsible for their water's safety and each state provides a list of certified commercial laboratories that test drinking water.
Mississippi's Drinking Water Program
Division of Water Supply
Dept. of Health
P.O. Box 1700
2423 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
601-576-7518
Mississippi's Source Water Program
Ground Water Planning Branch
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Box 10385
Jackson, MS 39289-0385
601-961-5354
