Waco, TX Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
17 ZIP codes · 323 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 17 ZIP codes across Waco, TX. The area averages a grade A (88/100); 4 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Waco, TX. We compared 17 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade A (88/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 6 | 67% |
| B | 3 | 33% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Waco ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76701 | 92 | A | 0 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 2 | 76707 | 92 | A | 0 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 3 | 76710 | 92 | A | 0 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 4 | 76711 | 92 | A | 0 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 5 | 76798 | 92 | A | 0 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 6 | 76706 | 91 | A | 1 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 7 | 76708 | 83 | B | 24 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 8 | 76704 | 82 | B | 25 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 9 | 76705 | 75 | B | 273 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 10 | 76702 | — | — | — | No data |
| 11 | 76703 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 76714 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 76715 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 76716 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 76795 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 76797 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 76799 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 6 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 323 total violations across Waco
- 163 health-based violations
- 4 of 9 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 9 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Barium | 158 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 40 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 24 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 23 | 3 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 18 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Waco?
ZIP code 76701 has the highest safety score in Waco at 92/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Waco water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 9 directly mapped ZIP records, 323 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 9 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.