Water Quality in Tupelo, MS (38804)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38804.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 32 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

16,693

Population

10

Water Systems

33

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

City Of Tupelo

All resolved
Purchased surface water 37,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Natchez Trace Parkway

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Little Mountain Water System

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Tombigbee State Park

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Coles Creek Picnic Area

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Grab The Map, Llc At Lakefront Prop

1 health-based
Groundwater 68 people served
29 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 7.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Meriwether Lewis Water System

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Glenrock Water System

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Natchez Trace Parkway

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Jack'S Branch Water System

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Tupelo (38804) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 33.

Fewer violations 86th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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