Is Irving tap water safe to drink?

Yes but with caveats

Irving's water meets EPA minimum standards but has some concerns. Filtration is recommended for sensitive individuals.

79/100
Purity Score
3
Issues Found
8.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

3 Issues Detected in Irving

Moderately Hard Water (8.5 GPG)

Hardness above 7 GPG can cause minor scale buildup.

Hardness data for Irving

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Irving

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.4 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Irving
Texas

750,147,501,575,060 · DFW and Lake Chapman

Irving, TX Water Quality Report

Moderate Risk Updated March 2026 256,684 residents
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79
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3 ppb
Nitrate
0.7 mg/L
Arsenic
0.4 mg/L
Hardness
8.5 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    With a hardness of 8.5 GPG, Irving residents may notice white scale on faucets. Hard water increases maintenance costs.
  • 2
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Irving's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

79 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Irving tap water is sourced from DFW and Lake Chapman and treated by City of Irving Water Utilities. Water hardness is hard at 8.5 GPG which may cause scale buildup. Overall purity score: 79/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Irving Water FAQ

Is Irving TX tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Irving tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 79/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Irving TX use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Irving uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.4 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Irving TX water and what is the TDS level?
Irving water hardness is 8.5 grains per gallon (hard) with a TDS of 300 ppm (fair). This level causes noticeable scale buildup in water heaters kettles and dishwashers. A water softener is recommended to protect plumbing and reduce soap usage.
Has PFAS been found in Irving TX drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Irving drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Irving?
Based on Irving's water profile, we recommend the AFWFilters 5600sxt 48000 Grain Softener. Irving has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Irving Water Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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