Water Quality in Starkville, MS (39769)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39769.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 30 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,556

Population

8

Water Systems

33

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

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)

Wake Forest Water Assn

All resolved
Groundwater 571 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Morgan Chapel Water Assn

1 health-based
Groundwater 528 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Bradley Water Association

1 health-based
Groundwater 467 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Craig Springs Water Assn #2

Groundwater 360 people served
0 violations

Town Of Sturgis

1 health-based
Groundwater 323 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Craig Springs Water Association # 1

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
10 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
10 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
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
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 (39769) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 33.

Fewer violations 86th 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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