Wilson Water Quality Report
5 cities ranked · Average grade: B- · North Carolina
Avg Score
73.4
Cities Ranked
5
Health Violations
3
PFAS Detected
1
73.4
County avg score
5
Cities ranked
60%
A or B grade
20%
D or F grade
3
Health violations
1
PFAS detected
Grade Distribution
How Wilson cities scored
A
2
40%
Excellent
B
1
20%
Good
C
1
20%
Fair
D
1
20%
Poor
F
0
0%
Failing
Comparison
County vs North Carolina average
▲ 4.8 pts above state average
City Map
Water quality across Wilson
Each dot is a city, colored by grade. Click any city to view its full report.
Highlights
Top & bottom cities in Wilson
Worst cities
County context
93.3%
of residents on fluoridated water (CDC, 2020)
62
lbs/yr to surface water · top 10 TRI facilities
Industrial pollution
Top industrial polluters in Wilson
Industrial polluters nearby
Facilities reporting the most surface-water releases in Wilson, 2023.
Total reported releases to surface water: 62 lbs
| Facility | Top chemical | To surface water (lbs/yr) |
|---|---|---|
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS LLC WILSON, NC27893 | Zinc compounds | 62 |
ALLIANCE ONE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS LLC WILSON, NC27893 | — | — |
ARDAGH GLASS INC WILSON, NC27893 | — | — |
LINAMAR FORGING CAROLINA WILSON, NC27893 | — | — |
KIDDE AEROSPACE & DEFENSE WILSON, NC27896 | — | — |
+ 3 more facilities
Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023
Full Rankings
All 5 cities in Wilson
| # | City | Grade | Score | Score | Population | Violations | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stantonsburg | A- | 89.2 | 1K | 94 | Health Unresolved | |
| 2 | Black Creek | A- | 88.8 | 2K | 67 | Unresolved | |
| 3 | Lucama | B | 77.9 | 881 | 35 | Unresolved | |
| 4 | Wilson | C+ | 65 | 60K | 46 | Health Unresolved | |
| 5 | Elm City | D | 46 | 1K | 107 | Health Unresolved |