Water Quality in Starkville, MS (39759)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39759.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
42,783
Population
34
Water Systems
71
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
City Of Starkville
All resolvedColumbus Light & Water
City Of West Point
Ms State University
All resolvedClayton Village W/A #1-East
All resolvedOktoc Water Association #1
All resolvedTalking Warrior Water Assn #1
All resolvedJake Spencer, Secretary
Sessums Water Association
All resolvedAdton W/A #2-Highway 82
Burger Chef
Mhoon Farm Water Association
Black Jack Water Assn #2
New Light Water Association
Morrill Road Water Association
All resolvedLongview Water Association
All resolvedTrimcane Water Association
1 health-basedCampus Trails
Old West Point Road Water Assn
Turkey Creek Water Assn.
1 health-basedAdaton W/A #3-Self Creek
Clayton Village-Univ Heights
East Lee Blvd Water Assn.
El Camino Mobile Home Park
Reed Road Water Assn
Pinehaven Water System Inc.
New Baptist Head Start
Echols Water System-Hickory Gr
Eagle Family Foods Inc
Prairie Opportunity
Len Lews Restaurant
Prairie Opportunity
Magnolia Motel
Prairie Opportunity
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Starkville (39759) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 71.
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.