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Official Status: March 2026

Is Fort Worth tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
B

Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 78/100.

Safety Score
78
out of 100

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Fort Worth

Texas

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Is Fort Worth tap water safe to drink?

Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 78/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Fort Worth. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

Live: 02:45 PM
0mm Precipitation

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

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 Fort Worth?

Requirement Status
Recommended
🟡
💡

Expert Advice

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

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Should you buy a water purifier in Fort Worth? See our analysis.

Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

For those looking to relocate to Fort Worth, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. With a score of 78/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

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

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Score Breakdown for Fort Worth

EPA Compliance & Violations 85/100
Contaminant Safety Margin 78%

*Scores are calculated using weighted EPA monitoring data from the past 5 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Worth tap water safe to drink?

Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 78/100.

How many water systems serve Fort Worth?

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

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

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

What is the water quality score for Fort Worth?

The water quality score for Fort Worth is N/A out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.

What are the top contaminants in Fort Worth?

The top contaminants detected in Fort Worth include Total Trihalomethanes, Nitrite, Copper. View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
78/100
Grade
B
Water Systems
2
Population
961,259

Fort Worth Water Quality Summary

Fort Worth, TX receives a water quality score of 78/100 (Grade B) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.

Fort Worth's water quality is near the national average. While most systems meet EPA standards, some violations have been recorded. Residents may wish to review their specific water system's report for contaminant details.

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

Key Contaminants

Total Trihalomethanes
78.3717 / 80 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 80 μg/L
Nitrite
0.9549 / 1 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 1 mg/L
Copper
1.2181 / 1.3 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 1.3 mg/L
Lead
13.9507 / 15 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 15 μg/L
Trichloroethylene (TCE)
2.46 / 5 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 5 μg/L
Benzene
2.3947 / 5 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 5 μg/L
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
23.9403 / 60 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 60 μg/L
Turbidity
0.3886 / 1 NTU
0 NTU MCL: 1 NTU

Water Systems Serving Fort Worth (1)

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