McLain Tap Water Quality Report
McLain's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Water system
TOWN OF MCLAIN
People Served
411
Health-based violations since 2020
0
TOWN OF MCLAIN. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
May 2021 · TOWN OF MCLAIN
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is McLain Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. McLain's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
TOWN OF MCLAIN, McLain's water system, serves 411 people. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for TOWN OF MCLAIN is from May 2021.
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McLain Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for McLain, MS
We read McLain, MS’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 9 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 30 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Fluoride in McLain's water
TOWN OF MCLAIN
PWSID MS0210003
TOWN OF MCLAIN reported 0.165 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
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Recommended Water Filters for McLain
Based on McLain's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Waterdrop
G3 P600
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
600 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Space-saving design
- Good contaminant reduction
- NSF-58 certified
Removes 4 contaminants:
Waterdrop
G3 P800
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
800 gpm
Daily Production
800 gpd
Highlights:
- High water production rate
- Modern design
- No tank needed
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-372 certified
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Chlorine, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Chloride, Sodium, Strontium
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$269
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
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On a private well near McLain? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Greene County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About McLain Tap Water
McLain's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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