City overview · Mclennan County

PFAS in Waco, TX

Moderate

EPA UCMR 5 tested 7 public water systems serving the Waco area across 9 ZIP codes. PFAS were detected in Waco's water, but below EPA limits.

Water systems tested

Systems above EPA limits

ZIP codes covered

County

Mclennan County, Texas

Plain English

01What this means for Waco

Testing under EPA UCMR 5 found PFAS in the Waco area at concentrations below the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. "Below the limit" is not the same as "none" — levels vary by utility. Check your specific ZIP code below for the system serving your home. A certified point-of-use filter is a low-cost way to reduce exposure further if you'd like.

By utility

02Water systems serving Waco

By ZIP code

03Find your exact result

Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.

76701 76704 76705 76706 76707 76708 76710 76711 76798

Source & Methodology

About this data

Source

EPA UCMR 5

Sampling period

January 2023 – December 2025

Aggregation

7 utilities across 9 ZIP codes

Detection threshold (MRL)

~1.5–2 ppt

City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Waco area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.