Water Quality Issues

There have been many complaints regarding water quality in Starkville. The following resources have been compiled for ease of access:

See microbial water sample tests

See non-microbial water sample tests

See past water quality violations

Brown water is typically caused by rapid pressure changes on municipal water lines. The pressure change causes minerals and sediment contained in the pipes to break free and mix with water. The major component of this brown water is iron oxide (rust) this is why if you have brown water you should avoid washing clothes as it can stain. Despite it being chemically and biologically safe for use, brown water is a failure of the city to maintain adequate service and should be reported. 

To report brown water:

Call Starkville Utilities at 662-323-3133 

Ensure you take note of the person taking your call and your ticket number. If they don't give you a ticket number they didn't put you in the system and Lynn will tell you they have no record of a report.

If this fails to quickly resolve your issue contact the following city officials:

Your alderman:

• Board contact info is linked below. Refer to the new ward map if in doubt of who it is.

Lynn Spruill (Mayor):

• email: l.spruill@cityofstarkville.org

• phone: (662) 323-2525, ext. 3100 

Edward Kemp (Head of Utilities):

• email: ekemp@starkvilleutilities.com

• phone: The phone provided is the same as the utilities number above. This is unacceptable and needs to be addressed by the city.

Aldermen Meetings

The following section will be updated as minutes are released.

Quick Data: Attendance (Tracked so far)

• Carver: 4 Absences

• Sistrunk: 0 Absences 

• Rupp: 3 Absences

• Brooks: 0 Absences

• Beatty: 0 Absences

• Vaughn: 0 Absence

• Perkins: 7 Absences

Board Contact Information

City Ward Map (2022 Update)