Quitman County Water Systems Listed, Residents Urged To Check Status

The Mississippi Department of Health maintains an updated directory of public drinking water systems serving Quitman County, a resource that lists each system by name and system number and shows operational status and the primary source type such as groundwater. Systems identified for Quitman County include BIG FIELD WATER ASSOCIATION C A QUITMAN MS0600002, CITY OF MARKS MS0600007, DARLING WATER ASSOCIATION MS0600004, SOUTH LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION MS0600012, SOUTH QUITMAN S LAMBERT UTL MS0600010, SOUTH QUITMAN WEST CROWDER MS0600018, TOWN OF CROWDER MS0600003, TOWN OF FALCON MS0600005, TOWN OF LAMBERT MS0600006, TOWN OF SLEDGE MS0600008, and WEST LAMBERT WATER ASSOCIATION MS0600016. The health department page provides system numbers, status and primary source type, and it is the official reference for contacting systems and checking for compliance or boil water notices. The directory is available online at https://apps.msdh.ms.gov/DWW/JSP/WaterSystems.jsp?PointOfContactType=none&county=Quitman&name=&number=&utm_source=openai

Access to reliable drinking water is fundamental to public health, yet rural counties often face persistent infrastructure and funding challenges that leave communities vulnerable when systems show noncompliance or contamination risks. Boil water notices and service interruptions can disrupt childcare, school operations, healthcare delivery and daily life, and they disproportionately affect households without capacity to purchase bottled water or install home treatment systems. For Quitman County residents, monitoring the directory is a practical step to protect health, especially for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems who are most susceptible to waterborne illness.

Local officials and community leaders can use the directory to prioritize inspections, coordinate emergency response and advocate for targeted investments in aging water infrastructure. Residents who have concerns about water quality or service should use the official directory to identify their system by name and number and follow the listed contact procedures for updates and assistance. Ensuring clean water for every household requires sustained attention to compliance, transparent communication from water providers and equitable funding to address long standing gaps in rural infrastructure.