Editorial advisory
What the data suggests for Winkler County
Water Verdict
Winkler County receives a below-average water quality assessment with a grade of D and a score of 43.3 out of 100. Residents should review their utility's Consumer Confidence Report and may want to consider additional water filtration for drinking.
Violation Context
Winkler County has recorded 2 health-based violations, indicating multiple instances where federal contaminant limits or treatment requirements were not met. At 26.5 violations per 100,000 people served, this rate is high and signals significant water quality management issues.
Consumer Guidance
Winkler County's drinking-water compliance is below average with a Grade D, indicating repeated or unresolved violations in the recent record. Winkler County's drinking-water compliance score is 43.3 out of 100. The violation rate for Winkler County is 26.5 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
Winkler County has better water quality than the average county in Texas. Its water score is 12.9 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.