Is Fort Worth tap water safe to drink?

Yes but with caveats

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

78/100
Purity Score
3
Issues Found
8.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

3 Issues Detected in Fort Worth

Moderately Hard Water (8.8 GPG)

Hardness above 7 GPG can cause minor scale buildup.

Hardness data for Fort Worth

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Fort Worth

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.6 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Fort Worth
Texas

761,017,610,276,103 · Eagle Mountain Richland-Chambers Cedar Creek reservoirs

Fort Worth, TX Water Quality Report

Moderate Risk Updated March 2026 935,508 residents
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78
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3 ppb
Nitrate
0.8 mg/L
Arsenic
0.6 mg/L
Hardness
8.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    With a hardness of 8.8 GPG, Fort Worth residents may notice white scale on faucets. Hard water increases maintenance costs.
  • 2
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Fort Worth's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

78 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Fort Worth tap water is sourced from Eagle Mountain Richland-Chambers Cedar Creek reservoirs and treated by Fort Worth Water Department. Water hardness is hard at 8.8 GPG which may cause scale buildup. Overall purity score: 78/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Fort Worth Water FAQ

Is Fort Worth TX tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Fort Worth tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 78/100 (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 Fort Worth TX use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth TX water and what is the TDS level?
Fort Worth water hardness is 8.8 grains per gallon (hard) with a TDS of 310 ppm (poor). 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 Fort Worth TX drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Fort Worth drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Fort Worth?
Based on Fort Worth's water profile, we recommend the AFWFilters 5600sxt 48000 Grain Softener. Fort Worth 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
  • Fort Worth Water Department CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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