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.