Historical Compliance Records TX

City of Lake Worth

EPA ID: TX2200060 ยท 4,720 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Lake Worth (TX2200060): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Past issues aside, City of Lake Worth cleared all 1 violation and is compliant today, supplying 4,720 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,720
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$251K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Lake Worth Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,590
Median Household Income
18,903
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Lake Worth serves a community with a median household income of $70,590 and an estimated 18,903 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Lake Worth's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Lake Worth compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Palacios
4,700 people
2 violations
City of Caddo Mills
4,688 people
3 violations
Harris County Wcid 92
4,752 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Lake Worth (EPA ID: TX2200060) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,720 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76135 in Fort Worth.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0013 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by TX or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Lake Worth (TX2200060) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Lake Worth water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Lake Worth; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Lake Worth serve?

City of Lake Worth serves approximately 4,720 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Lake Worth get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
348
Detections
29
Latest sample
11/20/2023
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 13.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 13.7 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
6:2 FTS 8.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 6.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 5.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 4.5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 4.5 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Lake Worth's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Lake Worth serve?
City of Lake Worth serves approximately 4,720 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Lake Worth's water source?
City of Lake Worth draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Lake Worth's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0013 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Lake Worth's service area?
The City of Lake Worth service area has a median household income of $70,590. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Lake Worth get its water?
City of Lake Worth's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Lake Worth (TX): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2200060/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

City of Lake Worth (EPA ID: TX2200060) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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