Water Quality: Waco, TX
12 water systems • 168,024 people served
Multiple Health Violations1029
Total Violations
72
Health-Based Violations
12
Water Systems
168,024
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Waco has 72 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Barium, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 1029 violations are on record for 12 water systems serving 168,024 people.
Contaminants Found
Barium
Disinfection Byproducts
E. coli
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Waco
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF WACO | TX1550008 | Surface Water | 146,241 | 1 |
| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - WACO | TX1550138 | Surface Water | 6,533 | 20 |
| GHOLSON WSC | TX1550028 | Groundwater | 3,903 | 26 |
| CHALK BLUFF WSC | TX1550020 | Groundwater | 3,852 | 10 |
| WEST BRAZOS WSC | TX0730021 | Groundwater | 2,880 | 4 |
| SPRING VALLEY WSC | TX1550044 | Surface Water | 2,700 | 2 |
| PURE WSC | TX1550039 | Groundwater | 1,125 | 8 |
| MOORES WATER SYSTEM | TX1550127 | Groundwater | 285 | 757 |
| PATRICK WSC | TX1550134 | Groundwater | 220 | 3 |
| HERITAGE MINISTRIES | TX1550143 | Groundwater | 165 | 89 |
| COLETO CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK | TX2350035 | Groundwater | 120 | 109 |
| BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY GRANGER LAKE REGI | TX2460155 | Surface Water | 0 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.