Water Quality in Starkville, MS (39743)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39743.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 23 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,713

Population

5

Water Systems

25

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

City Of Starkville

All resolved
Groundwater 32,027 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Columbus Light & Water

Groundwater 23,616 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ms State University

All resolved
Groundwater 15,000 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Chapel Hill-Pleasant Grove W/A

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,175 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Town Of Crawford

1 health-based
Groundwater 942 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
8 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
8 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Starkville (39743) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.

Fewer violations 82th 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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