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Wise County, TX Water Quality

Water quality data for 12 public water systems serving Wise County, Texas — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 12 water systems · 12 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

Wise County Earns a B

Wise County: 12 communities across 12 water systems. 83.3% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: none detected
  • 0 communities with a lead detection, 12 reporting none detected
  • 0 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 0 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 83.3% of communities have no open violations
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Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
12
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
83%
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
  • Newark
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • New Fairview
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • Aurora
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • Boyd
    Not detected
    1 health-based violation since 2015
    B
  • Chico
    Not detected
    1 health-based violation since 2015
    B
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Runaway Bay
    Not detected
    1 violation currently open
    D
  • Lake Bridgeport
    Not detected
    2 violations currently open
    D
  • Decatur
    Not detected
    7 health-based violations since 2015
    B
  • Bridgeport
    Not detected
    4 health-based violations since 2015
    B
  • Alvord
    Not detected
    16 health-based violations since 2015
    B

All Cities in Wise County

Decatur Not detected B
Bridgeport Not detected B
Runaway Bay Not detected D
Boyd Not detected B
Alvord Not detected B
Rhome Not detected B
Newark Not detected B
Chico Not detected B
New Fairview Not detected B
Aurora Not detected B
Paradise Not detected B
Lake Bridgeport Not detected D
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About Wise County Drinking Water

Wise County is served by 12 water systems covering 12 communities. 83% have no open violations.

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

No community here has PFAS above the federal limit on record. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wise County tap water safe to drink?▼
83% of communities have no open violation. No community has PFAS above the federal limit on record.
What is the lead level in Wise County?▼
No community reported a lead detection.
How many water systems serve Wise County?▼
12 community water systems serve 12 communities here.
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