Texas · population 1,008,106
Lead pipes in Fort Worth, TX
32,590 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fort Worth (population 1,008,106) gets its water from City of Fort Worth. That system reported 0 lead and 32,590 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 300,778, with 0 more of unknown material.
11% of City of Fort Worth's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for City of Fort Worth (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Fort Worth.
Water systems serving Fort Worth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort WorthMain system | 0 | 32,590 | 0 | 11% |
| City of River OaksServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 2,296 | <0.1% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Fort Worth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Fort Worth's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- River Oaks2 lead + galv. lines
- Sansom Parkno lead reported
- Westworthno lead reported
- Blue Moundno lead reported
- Haltom9,190 unknown
- Lake Worthno lead reported
- Saginawno lead reported
- White Settlement117 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fort Worth, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Fort Worth, which serves Fort Worth, reported 0 lead and 32,590 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Worth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Worth in City of Fort Worth's service area (PWSID TX2200012). City of River Oaks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Worth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Fort Worth's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Fort Worth be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Fort Worth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.