What was found in Fort Woth's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 926.545 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 26.635 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19.75 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.251 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.75 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.265 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.395 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0038 mg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE · 9,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Fort Woth
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NAVAL AIR STN JOINT RESERVE BASE | 9,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Woth tap water
Is Fort Woth tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Fort Woth. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Fort Woth?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fort Woth, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fort Woth's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fort Woth include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.