Waco, TX: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 88/100
17 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Waco: A.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (163 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →
In the dataset behind this page, Waco, TX receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.
How Waco Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
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 298 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $567 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.61.
Who Supplies Your Water in Waco
Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 13 public water systems mapped to Waco, TX appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 17 ZIP codes in Waco, Texas, covering 13 community water systems serving approximately 161,622 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 9 of 17 ZIP codes.
4 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (44%) have recorded EPA violations. 163 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Waco: A (88/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Waco water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 9 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
17 of 17 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 316 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 46 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 31 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 28 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 20 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76705 | B | 273 | 163 | City of Bellmead |
| 76704 | B | 25 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76708 | B | 24 | 0 | City of Waco |
| 76706 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Waco |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76701 | A | City of Waco | 146,241 |
| 76707 | A | City of Waco | 146,241 |
| 76710 | A | City of Waco | 146,241 |
| 76711 | A | City of Waco | 146,241 |
| 76798 | A | City of Waco | 146,241 |
All ZIP Codes in Waco
- 76701 [A]
- 76702
- 76703
- 76704 [B] - 25 violations
- 76705 [B] - 273 violations ⚠
- 76706 [A] - 1 violation
- 76707 [A]
- 76708 [B] - 24 violations
- 76710 [A]
- 76711 [A]
- 76714
- 76715
- 76716
- 76795
- 76797
- 76798 [A]
- 76799
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Waco
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
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
This section sets two area figures side by side for Waco: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.
Estimated remediation costs in Waco can be compared with local home values. The $333–$967 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 27% below the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Waco
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Waco do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Waco
Historical NFIP data for Waco contains 282 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,773. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 90% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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. The $567 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Waco, TX