Water Quality in Tupelo, MS (38824)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38824.

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 16 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 76% of US ZIP codes.

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

8,244

Population

9

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

City Of Tupelo

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

City Of Ripley

All resolved
Groundwater 11,351 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Booneville Water Dept.

1 health-based
Groundwater 9,995 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Town Of Baldwyn

Groundwater 3,066 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Keownville Rural Water Assn

All resolved
Groundwater 2,663 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Houston-Palestine Water Assoc

All resolved
Groundwater 1,563 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ingram Water Association

Groundwater 776 people served
0 violations

Palestine Water Assn

Groundwater 278 people served
0 violations

Shanes Steak & Fish House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Tupelo (38824) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.

Fewer violations 76th 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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code