Looking at federal monitoring data for Fort Worth, TX: the city clears benchmarks set under the Safe Drinking Water Act with room to spare — recorded exceedances are rare, and the systems serving local households have not triggered any pattern of repeat deficiencies in recent cycles.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Water Quality Map: Fort Worth, TX

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 56 ZIP codes in Fort Worth, Texas (population ~982,017), covering 15 community water systems serving approximately 1,647,971 people region-wide.

56 of 56 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 56 health-based violations documented.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Fort Worth: A (93/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels	90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Fort Worth water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0032 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

• Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
• Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
• Zone 3 (Low): 56 ZIP codes

Top Contaminants

Areas with Most Violations

All ZIP Codes in Fort Worth

• 76101 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76102 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76103 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76104 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76105 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76106 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76107 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76108 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76109 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76110 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76111 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76112 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76113 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76114 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76115 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76116 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76118 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76119 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76120 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76121 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76122 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76123 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76124 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76126 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76129 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76130 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76131 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76132 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76133 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76134 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76135 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76136 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76137 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76140 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76147 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76148 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76150 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76155 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76161 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76162 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76163 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76164 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76166 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76177 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76179 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76181 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76185 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76190 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76191 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76192 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76193 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76195 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76196 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76197 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76198 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
• 76199 [A] — 3 violations ⚠

Data Sources

• Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
• Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
• Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Updated daily.

Fort Worth: Remediation Cost in Perspective

In Fort Worth, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands — the equity burden lands well within the low tier.

Median Home Value

$239,200

Est. Remediation

$1,438

Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Remediation costs in Fort Worth are relatively low compared to home values. The $906–$2,232 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 5% above the Texas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Fort Worth

0.0032

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Lead risk in Fort Worth appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Climate-Related Water Risk for Fort Worth

Substantially more flood exposure than most communities appears in Fort Worth's NFIP record — 1308 documented claims and 55% of ZIP codes in FEMA flood zones. That exposure level makes the water-quality implications of flooding an active planning consideration rather than a background one.

1,308

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$11,649

Avg Claim Payout

55%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~65

Est. Claims/Year

Fort Worth has a significant flood history with 1,308 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $11,649 per claim. With 55% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,438</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.