Hale County Water Quality
Hale County, Texas
Water Grade
F
Water Score
19.5
Violations
40
State Rank
#143
of 254 (1 = best)
EPA SDWIS Compliance
Drinking Water Quality
Water Quality Grade
F
Based on EPA compliance history and violation data
Water Score
19.5/100
Higher = better quality
Health Violations
40
Health-based violations
Violation Rate
136.3%
Systems with violations
Water Advisory: Hale County
Water Verdict
Hale County receives a poor water quality assessment with a grade of F and a score of 19.5 out of 100. The water supply has documented quality issues. Residents are strongly encouraged to use filtered or bottled water for drinking and to stay informed about utility improvement plans.
Violation Context
Hale County has recorded 40 health-based violations, indicating multiple instances where federal contaminant limits or treatment requirements were not met. At 136.3 violations per 1,000 residents, this rate is high and signals significant water quality management issues.
Consumer Guidance
Residents of Hale County are advised to use filtered or bottled water for drinking and cooking until water quality improves. A reverse-osmosis or activated-carbon filter certified to remove the contaminants listed in the utility's Consumer Confidence Report is recommended. With 40 recorded health violations, staying informed about utility communications and boil-water notices is especially important. For long-term peace of mind, request your utility's latest Consumer Confidence Report and consider independent water testing if you have specific health concerns.
Regional Context
Hale County has poorer water quality than the average county in Texas. Its water score is 10.9 points lower than the state average, suggesting more challenges with contamination control or infrastructure than neighboring counties.
Live USGS Streamgage
River & Stream Conditions
Current Discharge
0.00cfs
May 14, 6:15 PM UTC
vs Long-Term Average
0%
Well below typicalPrimary Streamgage
Running Water Draw at Plainview, TX
- USGS site
- 08080700
- Drainage area
- 1,291 sq mi
- Long-term mean
- 2.24 cfs
One representative streamgage (the one with the largest drainage area in the county). Many counties have multiple gauges — this view summarizes the primary one. The long-term mean is the full-record annual average; "% of typical" compares the latest reading against that average.
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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.
Live streamflow from the USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — continuous discharge measurements from the largest-drainage gauge in each county, compared against the full-record long-term annual mean.
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.