Water Quality: Wilson, TX
1 water system • 444 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Wilson is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 444 people, and has 58 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 40 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Wilson's violation count is 73% below the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include Arsenic, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Long-term exposure increases risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, agricultural pesticides, industrial waste
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Wilson
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF WILSON | TX1530003 | Groundwater | 444 | 58 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.