Water Quality in Tupelo, MS (38868)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38868.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are23 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,371
Population
4
Water Systems
23
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)
City Of Tupelo
All resolvedOld Union Water System
All resolvedTown Of Shannon
Brewer Water Association
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Tupelo (38868) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.