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Taylor County, TX Water Quality

Water quality data for 8 public water systems serving Taylor County, Texas — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 8 water systems · 9 cities
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Generally Safe — Most Systems Performing Well

The majority of water systems have no active violations and lead levels well below the federal action level.

B

Taylor County Earns a B

Taylor County: 9 communities across 8 water systems. 88.9% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: none detected
  • 0 communities with a lead detection, 9 reporting none detected
  • 3 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 0 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 88.9% of communities have no open violations
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Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
8
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
88%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Tuscola
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • Merkel
    Not detected
    1 health-based violation since 2015
    B
  • Trent
    Not detected
    1 health-based violation since 2015
    B
  • Potosi
    Not detected
    6 health-based violations since 2015
    B
  • Buffalo Gap
    Not detected
    5 health-based violations since 2015
    B
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Tye
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    F
  • Abilene
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 3 sampling points
    C
  • Impact
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 3 sampling points
    C
  • Potosi
    Not detected
    6 health-based violations since 2015
    B
  • Buffalo Gap
    Not detected
    5 health-based violations since 2015
    B

All Cities in Taylor County

Abilene Not detected C
Potosi Not detected B
Merkel Not detected B
Tye Not detected F
Tuscola Not detected B
Buffalo Gap Not detected B
Lawn Not detected B
Trent Not detected B
Impact Not detected C
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About Taylor County Drinking Water

Taylor County is served by 8 water systems covering 9 communities. 89% have no open violations.

Lead was not detected in any community in Taylor County that reported a result.

3 of 9 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylor County tap water safe to drink?▼
89% of communities have no open violation. 3 of 9 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.
What is the lead level in Taylor County?▼
No community reported a lead detection.
How many water systems serve Taylor County?▼
8 community water systems serve 9 communities here.
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