Starkville, MS: 20 Violations — 79/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Starkville's tap water quality puts it in MS's upper tier — health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Starkville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Starkville Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 20 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0017 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.82.
Who Supplies Your Water in Starkville
3 independent water providers serve Starkville, MS — 13 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Starkville, Mississippi (population ~42,782), covering 13 community water systems serving approximately 65,493 people region-wide.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Starkville: B (79/100)
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
Starkville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0017 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 18 | 2 |
| Copper | Inorganic | 3 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 3 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39759 | B | 10 | 0 | City of Starkville |
| 39760 | B | 10 | 0 | City of Starkville |
All ZIP Codes in Starkville
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 Starkville
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
Top Contaminants in Starkville Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Starkville Homeowners
Because property values in Starkville comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Starkville are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 89% above the Mississippi average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Starkville
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Starkville appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Flood & Climate Risk in Starkville
Flood risk in Starkville occupies the middle ground: 41 NFIP claims and 100% of local ZIP codes within FEMA flood zones. At that level, the risk pathways connecting flooding to water quality — treatment system stress, well infiltration, distribution backflow — become relevant considerations during significant flood events, even if day-to-day water quality is unaffected by flood history.
Starkville has a moderate flood history with 41 FEMA claims averaging $12,561 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>$1,200</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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