Farrell, MS Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Farrell, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above MS's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Farrell Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Farrell Water
- Estimated remediation: $2,500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 17.97 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Farrell
In Farrell, MS, the drinking water supply is organized under a single dominant utility — a consolidated structure that shapes how infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and rate decisions flow to households. When one provider handles the overwhelming share of residential connections out of 1 tracked system, accountability is clear: service upgrades, EPA violation responses, and tariff changes all funnel through that single organizational structure.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Farrell, Mississippi, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 14,903 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Farrell — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Farrell: B (73/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Farrell water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Farrell
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38630 | B | CLARKSDALE PUBLIC UTILITIES | 14,903 |
All ZIP Codes in Farrell
- 38630 [B]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Farrell
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Flood & Climate Risk in Farrell
Flood activity in Farrell is neither negligible nor at the level of the highest-exposure areas in the NFIP dataset. The 1-claim record and 100% flood zone coverage suggest a community that has experienced recurrent events but has not faced the kind of sustained, severe exposure where water-supply contamination becomes a primary public health concern. It sits in a middle range where flood history merits inclusion in any complete local water quality picture.
Farrell has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claims averaging $85,676 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,500</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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