Waco Water Quality
Texas
According to EPA SDWIS, Waco, Texas is served by 12 community water systems covering about 164,591 people. The same extract lists 72 health-based violation records, most recently coded 5200 in 2024. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.
Drinking water in Waco, Texas is delivered through 12 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 164,591 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 72 violation records across the 12 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 4 distinct EPA contaminant codes: LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Arsenic, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. 27 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Texas drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF WACO | 146,241 | 0 | Clean |
| GHOLSON WSC | 3,903 | 0 | Clean |
| CHALK BLUFF WSC | 3,852 | 0 | Clean |
| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - WACO | 3,100 | 2 | Health |
| WEST BRAZOS WSC | 2,880 | 0 | Clean |
| SPRING VALLEY WSC | 2,700 | 0 | Clean |
| PURE WSC | 1,125 | 0 | Clean |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | 285 | 67 | Health |
| PATRICK WSC | 220 | 0 | Clean |
| HERITAGE MINISTRIES | 165 | 1 | Health |
| COLETO CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK | 120 | 2 | Health |
| BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY GRANGER LAKE REGI | 0 | 0 | Clean |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.
| Water system | Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|
| COLETO CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| HERITAGE MINISTRIES | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2017-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2017-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2017-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2017-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2017-01-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2017-01-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2016-10-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2016-10-01 |
| COLETO CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK | Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2016-07-16 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2016-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2016-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2016-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2016-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2016-01-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2016-01-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2015-10-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2015-10-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2015-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2015-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2015-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2015-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2014-10-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2014-10-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2014-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2014-07-01 |
| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - WACO | Lead and Copper Rule | 2014-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2014-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2014-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2014-01-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2014-01-01 |
| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - WACO | Lead and Copper Rule | 2013-12-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2013-10-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2013-10-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2013-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2013-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2013-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2013-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2013-01-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2013-01-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2012-10-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2012-10-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2012-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2012-07-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2012-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2012-04-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2011-01-01 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | Arsenic | 2011-01-01 |
What are Waco's health-based records for?
Waco's health-based violation records carry 4 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.
| Contaminant | Records | Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 66 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 3 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 2 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 1 | 1 |
TRI Facilities in Waco
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Sanderson Farms LLC | 2.6M lbs |
| Howmet Fastening Systems Waco | 649.8K lbs |
| Precise Hard Chrome LLC | 259.1K lbs |
| Roca Bathroom Products Inc. | 185.1K lbs |
| Packless Industries Waco Facility | 90.0K lbs |
| Waco Composites | 88.6K lbs |
| Marathonnorco Aerospace Inc | 51.0K lbs |
| Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc Plant 15 | 31.9K lbs |
| Envases Commerce LLC | 29.4K lbs |
| Waco Boom Co Ltd | 28.1K lbs |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Waco, Texas? ▼
How many water violations does Waco have in this EPA extract? ▼
What contaminants were found in Waco water? ▼
How many water systems serve Waco? ▼
Where does Waco get its drinking water? ▼
Are there pollution sources near Waco? ▼
How does Waco compare in Texas?
Of the 1,232 Texas places with at least one community water system on file, Waco ranks #35 by number of systems (12).
Either side of it: Crosby (12), Lufkin (12), Weatherford (12), Dripping Springs (11)
About This Data
Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 12 community water systems whose service area lists Waco, ranked against the 1,232 Texas places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.
A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.