What was found in Starkville's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 22.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/14 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 14/14 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Starkville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF STARKVILLE | 32,027 |
| CLAYTON VILLAGE W/A #1-EAST | 4,984 |
| OKTOC WATER ASSOCIATION #1 | 2,587 |
| ADATON W/A #1-JOSEY CREEK | 2,170 |
| TALKING WARRIOR WATER ASSN #1 | 1,539 |
| SESSUMS WATER ASSOCIATION | 1,117 |
| BLACK JACK WATER ASSN #1 | 1,024 |
| ROCK HILL WATER ASSOCIATION | 915 |
| NEW LIGHT WATER ASSOCIATION | 642 |
| MORRILL ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION | 526 |
| LONGVIEW WATER ASSOCIATION | 500 |
| TRIMCANE WATER ASSOCIATION | 496 |
| TURKEY CREEK WATER ASSN. | 322 |
| EAST LEE BLVD WATER ASSN. | 211 |
Frequently asked questions about Starkville tap water
Is Starkville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants in the water serving Starkville. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Starkville?
14 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Starkville, Mississippi to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Starkville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Starkville include Lithium, Lead. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.