Waco, TX: 153 Violations — 91/100 (2026)
17 ZIP codes · 22 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Waco's tap water quality puts it in TX's upper tier — health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Waco Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Waco, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Waco score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Waco Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 153 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0019 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,530 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.61 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Waco
Residential water in Waco, TX is supplied by 3 separate utilities — not one centralized authority. Each of those providers operates under its own service territory boundary, maintains its own distribution infrastructure, and files compliance documentation with the EPA on its own timeline. Federal data counts 22 water systems in the area, with these providers collectively accounting for the dominant share of household connections.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 17 ZIP codes in Waco, Texas, covering 22 community water systems serving approximately 161,622 people.
17 of 17 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Waco: A (91/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Waco water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0019 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 17 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 90 | 17 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 54 | 17 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 17 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76701 | A | 9 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76702 | A | 9 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76703 | A | 9 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76704 | A | 9 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76705 | A | 9 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76706 | B | 9 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76707 | A | 9 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76708 | A | 9 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76710 | B | 9 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76711 | A | 9 | 0 | City of Waco |
All ZIP Codes in Waco
- 76701 [A] — 9 violations
- 76702 [A] — 9 violations
- 76703 [A] — 9 violations
- 76704 [A] — 9 violations
- 76705 [A] — 9 violations
- 76706 [B] — 9 violations
- 76707 [A] — 9 violations
- 76708 [A] — 9 violations
- 76710 [B] — 9 violations
- 76711 [A] — 9 violations
- 76714 [A] — 9 violations
- 76715 [A] — 9 violations
- 76716 [A] — 9 violations
- 76795 [A] — 9 violations
- 76797 [A] — 9 violations
- 76798 [A] — 9 violations
- 76799 [A] — 9 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Waco
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Waco Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Waco Homeowners
Setting Waco remediation figures against its property market, the resulting ratio sits comfortably in the low tier — a classification that reflects the kind of household financial position where most homeowners can identify documented issues, schedule the work, and absorb the cost without it registering as a significant budget disruption.
Remediation costs in Waco are relatively low compared to home values. The $990–$2,340 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 27% below the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Waco
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Waco appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Flood & Climate Risk in Waco
Waco's flood exposure sits in the moderate range: 258 NFIP claims on record and 53% of ZIP codes within FEMA-designated flood zones. Residents with private wells or older infrastructure have reasonable grounds to factor flood timing into their water quality awareness.
Waco has a moderate flood history with 258 FEMA claims averaging $8,690 per payout. 53% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,530</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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