ZipCheckup grade for 78653: C.

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Health Violations Found
C 58

Manor, TX (78653): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 58/100

EPA data combined for 13 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Manor)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 78653 in Manor, TX contain 63 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 13 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
C 58/100
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 13 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0012 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 8 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 13 health-based violations and 50 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0012 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 8 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
63 violations 13 health-based PFAS detected 1 risk identified
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
C
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 58 / 100
Bottom 15% of U.S. ZIP codes
13
Water Systems
19,620
People Served
13
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$328K
Median Home Value69% above state median ($195K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 58/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
0/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
0/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (9) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 78653 in Manor, Texas is mapped to the water system City of Manor (EPA ID: TX2270002). This system provides water to approximately 19,620 people from groundwater sources.

There are 13 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Manor TX2270002 19,620 Groundwater
Manville Water Supply Corporation TX2270033 39,648 Surface water
Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 TX2270355 5,082 Groundwater
Aqua Water Supply Corporation TX0110013 86,325 Groundwater
City of Austin Water & Wastewater TX2270001 1,115,323 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Manor (TX2270002) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Compliance History

2021 2022 1 2023 2024 2025 4
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 78653. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFNA, PFOS, PFPeA, PFBS, PFHxA, PFBA, PFHxS, PFOA, PFHpA, PFUnA.

Highest measured level: 0.0252 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

High Risk

EPA reference value: 0.08 mg/L · 13 violations on record

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects

At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration · Find a filter →

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 78653 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 63 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 78653 (primary system: City of Manor), including 13 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 78653's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Manor, a system mapped to ZIP code 78653, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 19,620 people.

How does Manor water compare to the national average?

Manor's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 100% of ZIP codes within Texas.

How can I get my water tested in Manor?

If City of Manor supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 78653 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 78653 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0012 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 78653?

78653 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Travis County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 78653's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 78653. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 78653?

FEMA records contain 8 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 78653; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Manor, TX (78653): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 58/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/78653/
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  year   = {2026},
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}

Page version: October 2026.

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