Water Quality in Starkville, MS (39762)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39762.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are11 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 68% of US ZIP codes.

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

5,076

Population

3

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

City Of Starkville

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

Southside Water Association

Purchased groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Starkville (39762) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 68th percentile More violations

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code