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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 77/100.

Safety Score
77
out of 100

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Fort Worth

Texas

View Texas state report Data updated: Mar 2026

Is Fort Worth tap water safe to drink?

Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 77/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Fort Worth. We found 123 total violations (31 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

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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.

Buying a Filter?

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

Baby Formula Safety

Mixing baby formula with Fort Worth tap water? Read this first.

Homebuyer's Perspective

If you're house-hunting in Fort Worth, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 77/100, 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 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 Fort Worth

123
Violations (5yr)
31
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Worth tap water safe to drink?

Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 77/100.

How many water systems serve Fort Worth?

Fort Worth is served by 2 public water systems 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 77 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in Fort Worth?

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

Water Quality Score
77/100
Grade
B
Water Systems
2
Population
961,259

Fort Worth Water Quality Summary

Fort Worth, TX receives a water quality score of 77/100 (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.

Fort Worth's score of 77 is 1 point above the Texas state average of 76, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

For residents of Fort Worth, this large Texas city's water quality is maintained across a pair of systems that navigate the environmental landscape of a major South-central urban center. The resulting supply achieves a solid and respectable rating, providing dependable water despite regional challenges like varied geology and nearby oil and gas industry operations. Prospective homebuyers can feel confident in this baseline performance, though the combination of regional industrial activity and diverse geologic conditions makes it helpful to understand how these local factors influence tap 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)
0.003 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Fort Worth (2)

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