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Official Status: March 2026

Is Arlington tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — Arlington scores 90/100.

Safety Score
90
out of 100

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Arlington

Texas

View Texas state report Data updated: Mar 2026

Is Arlington tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Arlington scores 90/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Arlington. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

Live: 02:30 PM
0mm Precipitation

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

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 Arlington?

Requirement Status
Optional
🟢
💡

Expert Advice

Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

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Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

For those looking to relocate to Arlington, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. The high safety score (90/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Radium-228 levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Arlington

0
Violations (5yr)
0
Unresolved
8
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Arlington scores 90/100.

How many water systems serve Arlington?

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

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

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

What is the water quality score for Arlington?

The water quality score for Arlington is 90 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.

What are the top contaminants in Arlington?

The top contaminants detected in Arlington include Radium-228, Copper, Chloramine. View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
90/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
1
Population
405,420

Arlington Water Quality Summary

Arlington, TX receives a water quality score of 90/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.

Arlington's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.

Arlington's score of 90 is 12 points above the Texas state average of 78, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

For homebuyers looking at Arlington, Texas, the municipal water supply offers reassurance through its outstanding performance ratings, which reflect high standards of safety and cleanliness. Maintaining this caliber of water is particularly impressive given the challenges of managing a single, unified system servicing a large city situated within a busy, industrial South-central region known for oil and gas production. While the local geology and surrounding urban development require ongoing monitoring, residents can move in with confidence that the centralized distribution network is successfully delivering excellent quality drinking water directly to their taps.

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

Radium-228
4.7936 / 5 pCi/L
0 pCi/L MCL: 5 pCi/L
Copper
1.192 / 1.3 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 1.3 mg/L
Chloramine
2.7334 / 4 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 4 mg/L
Mercury
1.1596 / 2 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 2 μg/L
Lead
8.2037 / 15 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 15 μg/L
Barium
0.9267 / 2 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 2 mg/L
Chromium (Total)
43.4491 / 100 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 100 μg/L
Nitrite
0.417 / 1 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 1 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Arlington (1)

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