Greenville
Is Greenville tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Greenville scores 87/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 4 local systems in Greenville. We found 97 total violations (21 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
Live: 03:15 PM☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Greenville.
Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Greenville?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Greenville tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Greenville tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Greenville, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. The high safety score (87/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Greenville
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Greenville.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenville tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Greenville scores 87/100.
How many water systems serve Greenville?
Greenville is served by 4 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Greenville?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Greenville.
What is the water quality score for Greenville?
The water quality score for Greenville is 87 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 4 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Greenville?
The top contaminants detected in Greenville include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Greenville Water Quality Summary
Greenville, TX receives a water quality score of 87/100 (Grade B) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 4 public water systems serving the area.
Greenville's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Greenville's score of 87 is 11 points above the Texas state average of 76, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Residents in Greenville, a mid-size city in Texas, receive their drinking water from a network of four distinct water systems. Located in a South-central region characterized by varied geology, large urban centers, and a prominent oil and gas industry, these local utilities evaluate diverse regional conditions to manage the area's supply. While the municipal water quality generally earns solid, above-average marks, local consumers and prospective homebuyers can monitor how these individual networks perform to better understand their daily tap water.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Texas water quality rankings report →
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