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Official Status: March 2026

Is Pflugerville tap water safe to drink?

⚠ Caution Advised
D

Use extra caution — Pflugerville scores 44/100.

Safety Score
44
out of 100

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Pflugerville

Texas

View Texas state report Data updated: Mar 2026

Is Pflugerville tap water safe to drink?

Use extra caution — Pflugerville scores 44/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Pflugerville. We found 353 total violations (7 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

Live: 07:30 PM
0mm Precipitation

☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Pflugerville.

Water Quality Impact

✅ Minimal Impact Localized weather conditions may influence test result variability.

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Pflugerville?

Requirement Status
Recommended
🟡
💡

Expert Advice

Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.

Buying a Filter?

Wondering if Pflugerville tap water needs filtering? We break it down.

Baby Formula Safety

Mixing baby formula with Pflugerville tap water? Read this first.

Homebuyer's Perspective

If you're house-hunting in Pflugerville, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 44/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.

Property Impact: Requires Mitigation

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Pflugerville

353
Violations (5yr)
7
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Pflugerville.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pflugerville tap water safe to drink?

Use extra caution — Pflugerville scores 44/100.

How many water systems serve Pflugerville?

Pflugerville is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Pflugerville?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Pflugerville.

What is the water quality score for Pflugerville?

The water quality score for Pflugerville is 44 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in Pflugerville?

The top contaminants detected in Pflugerville include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
44/100
Grade
F
Water Systems
1
Population
63,464

Pflugerville Water Quality Summary

Pflugerville, TX receives a water quality score of 44/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.

Pflugerville's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.

Pflugerville's score of 44 is 32 points below the Texas state average of 76, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

For residents and homebuyers settling in Pflugerville, the tap water supplied by the city's sole water system warrants careful consideration. This mid-size Texas community lies within a South-central region shaped by large urban centers, varied geology, and the oil and gas industry, all of which present unique challenges to source water. Because the local system's quality ratings fall significantly short of ideal benchmarks, households here may want to investigate home filtration options to ensure cleaner drinking water.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Texas water quality rankings report →

Key Contaminants

Lead (90th percentile)
0.0011 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Pflugerville (1)

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