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Floyd County Water Report

Drinking-water compliance, watershed health, monitoring records, and river conditions for Floyd County, Texas.

Water grade

D

Water score

46.4

State rank

#67

of 254

Health violations

1

EPA SDWIS, 5-year lookback

Watershed impaired

Not reported

EPA ATTAINS coverage varies by state

Monitoring sites

N/A

EPA Water Quality Portal

Live streamflow

No gauge

Primary USGS station not mapped

Water at a glance

Key Water Indicators for Floyd County

EPA SDWIS

Safety Grade

D

Score: 46.4 / 100

EPA SDWIS

Active Violations

1

5-year health-based lookback

EPA ATTAINS

Watershed Health

Not reported

Coverage varies by state

USGS NWIS

Streamflow Snapshot

No gauge

Primary USGS gauge not mapped

EPA WQP

Monitoring Sites

N/A

Rolling 5-year window

Source: EPA SDWIS · Safe Drinking Water Information System

Drinking Water Compliance

Compliance grade

D

Based on EPA SDWIS compliance history.

Water score

Higher scores indicate cleaner recent compliance records.

46.4/100

Health violations

1

Health-based violations

Violations per 100K served

21.7

Population-normalized SDWIS rate

Editorial analysis

Understanding Floyd County’s Water

Drinking Water Quality Overview

EPA SDWIS

Floyd County's drinking water received a D grade, scoring 46.4 out of 100. Over the past five years, EPA SDWIS records 1 health-based violation — a single incident worth monitoring.

Editorial advisory

What the data suggests for Floyd County

Water Verdict

Floyd County receives a below-average water quality assessment with a grade of D and a score of 46.4 out of 100. Residents should review their utility's Consumer Confidence Report and may want to consider additional water filtration for drinking.

Violation Context

Floyd County has recorded 1 health-based violation, meaning the water system experienced at least one exceedance of federal contaminant limits or treatment requirements. At 21.7 violations per 100,000 people served, this rate is high and signals significant water quality management issues.

Consumer Guidance

Floyd County's drinking-water compliance is below average with a Grade D, indicating repeated or unresolved violations in the recent record. Floyd County's drinking-water compliance score is 46.4 out of 100. The violation rate for Floyd County is 21.7 per 100,000 people served. Residents are encouraged to use an NSF 53 or NSF 58-certified filter for drinking and cooking water until the underlying violations are resolved. Running tap water for 30 seconds before use and avoiding older lead-pipe connections can also reduce exposure risk. The current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility will specify the contaminants of concern.

Regional Context

Floyd County has better water quality than the average county in Texas. Its water score is 16 points higher than the state average, indicating stronger water system performance relative to neighboring counties.

Advisory text summarizes county-level public records and is not a replacement for your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report or direct local notices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water quality in Floyd County, Texas?
Floyd County, Texas has a drinking-water quality grade of D with a score of 46.4/100, based on EPA SDWIS compliance data. The county has 1 health-based drinking water violation over the past 5 years. Watershed health, monitoring records, and streamflow snapshots are reported separately on this page.
Are there any water violations in Floyd County?
Floyd County has 1 health-based drinking water violation recorded by the EPA over the past 5 years. 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.
How does Floyd County water compare to the Texas average?
Floyd County's SDWIS water quality score of 46.4/100 is higher than the Texas state average of 30.4. The average water quality grade across Texas is F, based on data from 254 counties with available SDWIS data.
Is tap water safe to drink in Floyd County?
Based on EPA SDWIS data, Floyd County has a water quality grade of D (46.4/100). This indicates below-average compliance with significant violations. Residents may want to consider home water filtration or independent testing. The grade speaks to the public water system, not the watershed — for watershed-level concerns, see the Watershed Health zone. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).
Does Floyd County have clean drinking water?
Floyd County has 1 health-based drinking water violation according to EPA records. With a water quality score of 46.4/100 and grade D, the county's drinking water has had some compliance issues but continues to be monitored. Note: drinking-water compliance speaks to the public water system, not necessarily to the watershed itself — check the Watershed Health zone for ATTAINS §303(d) data.
How does Floyd County rank for water quality in Texas?
Floyd County ranks #67 out of 254 counties in Texas by SDWIS water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 46.4/100, it falls in the top third of counties statewide. The ranking reflects EPA SDWIS compliance only — not watershed impairment, monitoring density, or streamflow, which are tracked separately on this page.

Data Sources

Drinking-water compliance data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) via the ECHO enforcement database. Scores reflect compliance history and health-based violation counts.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not health, legal, or professional advice. For concerns about your specific water supply, contact your local water utility.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor