Wilson County Water Quality

Wilson County, Tennessee has a water quality grade of C with a score of 57.2/100, based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System data. The county has 18 health-based drinking water violations on record.

Wilson County has 18 health-based drinking water violations recorded by the EPA. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.

Wilson County's water quality score of 57.2/100 is lower than the Tennessee state average of 71.3. The average water quality grade across Tennessee is C, based on data from 95 counties with available water quality data.

Based on EPA data, Wilson County has a water quality grade of C (57.2/100). This indicates moderate water quality. Some violations have been recorded but overall compliance is maintained. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Wilson County has 18 health-based drinking water violations on record from the EPA SDWIS database. A higher violation count can result from aging infrastructure, underfunded water utilities, agricultural runoff contamination, or industrial pollution. Counties with more water systems may also see more violations simply due to scale. Residents concerned about water quality should consider independent water testing and home filtration systems.

Wilson County ranks #74 out of 95 counties in Tennessee by water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 57.2/100, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide. Rankings are based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data including health-based violations and compliance records.