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Is Westworth Village, TX Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Graded A, with 4 unresolved violations on record. See what was cited — and what it means for your tap. What to do next ↓

3K residents served 1 water system PWSID: TX2200131
Overall Score
92.3 / 100
Violations
4 active
Last Updated
May 2026
Source
Purchased surface water
#14 of 1067 in Texas Top 8% nationally
Local Government
Moderate data confidence
Reviewed by WaterVerge Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026
AGRADE
Water Quality Grade
92.3/100
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A 92.3/100

Westworth Village, TX — Water Quality Report

Westworth Village's drinking water received a grade of A (92.3 out of 100), indicating excellent water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 2,597 residents using purchased surface water.

Lead levels were measured at 1.9 ppb (90th percentile), well within EPA limits. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program.

The system has 24 violations on record, including 1 health-based violation. 4 remain unresolved.

Data last updated: May 2026 · Source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5
Analysis

What to know about Westworth Village's water

Westworth Village ranks #14 out of 1067 cities in Texas for water quality, placing it one of the best in the state.

The city draws from surface water sources, which are more susceptible to seasonal runoff and agricultural contamination, requiring extensive multi-barrier treatment including coagulation, filtration, and disinfection.

As a small community water system, Westworth Village may have fewer resources for advanced treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades compared to larger utilities.

Quality Breakdown

Water quality score

See methodology →
92.3 out of 100 Grade A
A: 90-100
B: 74-89
C: 60-73
F: <50
How is this calculated?
Violations
43.3/45
A
Historical violation record including health-based and monitoring violations.
Lead & Copper
20/20
A
Lead at 1.9 ppb (90th percentile).
Contaminants
17/20
B
PFAS + legacy contaminant analysis.
Compliance
8/10
B
Monitoring and reporting compliance with EPA regulations.
Source Risk
4/5
B
Water source: Purchased surface water.
Water Safety

Is Westworth Village, TX water safe to drink?

Concerns Identified

Westworth Village's drinking water has significant quality concerns based on EPA testing data. With a grade of A (92.3/100), the system has issues across multiple categories. A water filter is recommended for all residents. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 2,597 residents using surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs).

4
Active Violations
1.9 ppb
Lead (90th %ile)
6 events
Disaster History

Recent water quality updates for Westworth Village

A timeline of significant water quality events, violations, and data updates.

Update
Water quality data updated

Latest EPA compliance and testing data incorporated into Westworth Village's water quality assessment. Grade: A (92.3/100).

Disaster
TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-3540). Hurricane event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Disaster
HURRICANE HARVEY

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-4332). Hurricane event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

Contaminants: Lead and Copper Rule.

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

Contaminants: Lead and Copper Rule.

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

Contaminants: Coliform (TCR).

Key contaminant findings

Based on the most recent EPA sampling data for Westworth Village's water supply.

Lead Within Limits
Detected: 1.9 ppb Limit: 15 ppb (EPA Action Level)

Well within EPA limits.

Violation history

Westworth Village's water system has 24 total violations on record, including 1 health-based violation. 4 remain unresolved.

MROtherMCL
Most recent violations:
Oct 2015 Lead and Copper Rule Open
Dec 2014 Lead and Copper Rule Open
Feb 2013 Coliform (TCR) Resolved
Jan 2012 Coliform (TCR) Resolved
Oct 2008 Chlorine Resolved

Flood & environmental risk

Tarrant County has experienced 6 federally declared disasters since 2005. Flooding and severe storms can overwhelm water treatment plants, cause sewage overflows, and introduce agricultural runoff, bacteria, and sediment into drinking water supplies. Local water sources include Eagle Mtn Res Abv Ft Worth, Lk Worth Abv Ft Worth, Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd,Fort Worth,Tx, Benbrook Lk Nr Benbrook, Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook.

TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA
Hurricane FEMA DR-3540
HURRICANE HARVEY
Hurricane FEMA DR-4332
HURRICANE IKE
Hurricane FEMA DR-3294

Where does Westworth Village's water come from?

Westworth Village's drinking water comes from surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs), supplied by 1 water system serving approximately 2,597 people. Surface water sources are more susceptible to contamination from runoff, industrial discharge, and algal blooms, requiring extensive treatment. Nearby water bodies include Eagle Mtn Res Abv Ft Worth (lake), Lk Worth Abv Ft Worth (lake), Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd,Fort Worth,Tx (river), Benbrook Lk Nr Benbrook (lake), Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook (river).

What Westworth Village residents can do

Install a water filter

Recommended: NSF-certified water filter. This addresses the specific contaminants found in Westworth Village's water.

Request your utility's CCR

Your water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) with detailed testing results. Ask for the latest copy or check your utility's website.

Monitor alerts during storms

Westworth Village's area has a history of flooding. After severe weather, watch for boil water advisories from your local utility.

Data: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5 (PFAS), FEMA, NOAA. Last updated May 2026.

Contaminant Alerts

Top contaminants to know

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Lead (90th percentile)
Inorganic / Heavy Metal
Safe
1.9 ppb
EPA Action Level: 15 ppb · 13% of limit
Safe Level
Compliance Record

Violation summary

24
Total violations
1
Health-based
4
Active / unresolved
Oct 2015
Most recent violation
Compliance Record

Violations & advisories

24 Total
4 Active
1 Health-based
20 Resolved
Violations by category
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
14
Total Coliform Rule
5
Lead and Copper Rule
3
Consumer Confidence Rule
1
Oct 2015 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Dec 2014 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Jul 2003 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Active
Compliance Violation
Monitoring 0
Feb 2013 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Feb 2013
Jan 2012 Resolved
Coliform (TCR)
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Jan 2012
Oct 2008 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2007 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Mar 2007
Oct 2006 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2006
Jul 2006 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Sep 2006
Apr 2006 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Jun 2006
Jan 2006 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Mar 2006
Oct 2005 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2005
Jul 2005 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Sep 2005
Apr 2005 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Jun 2005
Jan 2005 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Mar 2005
Oct 2004 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2004
Jul 2004 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Sep 2004
Apr 2004 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Jun 2004
Jan 2004 Resolved
Chlorine
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Mar 2004
Showing 20 of 24 violations
Industrial pollution

Top industrial polluters within 10 miles of Westworth Village

Industrial polluters nearby

Reported releases to surface water by facilities near Westworth Village, ranked by pounds discharged annually.

Total reported releases to surface water: 443 lbs

FacilityTop chemicalTo surface water (lbs/yr)Distance
STRUCTURAL & STEEL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING LTD
Fabricated Metals · SSPI HOLDINGS INC
FORT WORTH, TX76110
Manganese2506.0 mi
VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
Chemicals · POLYMER ADDITIVES INC
FORT WORTH, TX76164
Zinc compounds1544.8 mi
TRINITY INDUSTRIES INC PLT 1016
Fabricated Metals · TRINITY INDUSTRIES INC
FORT WORTH, TX76111
Chromium346.4 mi
ITW REFRIGERATION N.A.
Machinery · ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
FORT WORTH, TX76106
Manganese46.3 mi
ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP LLC.
Machinery · ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
FORT WORTH, TX76106
Diisocyanates16.2 mi

Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023

Site context

Superfund sites within 10 miles of Westworth Village

Superfund sites nearby

Federally tracked hazardous-waste sites on the EPA National Priorities List. Proximity does not necessarily indicate tap-water contamination — the connection depends on hydrology and treatment.

Source: EPA Superfund National Priorities List

Environmental Risk

Flood & disaster history

6
Declared disasters
Aug 2020
Most recent
Hurricane
Most common type

Tarrant County has experienced 6 federally declared disasters since 2005. Flooding and severe weather can compromise water treatment infrastructure and introduce contaminants into drinking water supplies.

Aug 2020
TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA
Hurricane FEMA #3540
Aug 2017
HURRICANE HARVEY
Hurricane FEMA #4332
Sep 2008
HURRICANE IKE
Hurricane FEMA #3294
Aug 2008
HURRICANE GUSTAV
Hurricane FEMA #3290
Aug 2007
HURRICANE DEAN
Hurricane FEMA #3277
Sep 2005
HURRICANE RITA
Hurricane FEMA #1606

Full contaminants report

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Unit Category Status
Lead (90th percentile) 1.9 15 ppb Inorganic Safe
Data source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, local utility CCR.

Lead level trend (90th percentile)

EPA action level: 15 ppb
Lead has decreased by 5.6 ppb from 1993 (7.5 ppb) to 2023 (1.9 ppb).
Contaminant Rankings

See how Westworth Village compares by contaminant

Explore where Westworth Village ranks among all Texas cities for specific contaminants.

Infrastructure

Water source & infrastructure

Primary Source
Purchased Surface Water
Operator
Local Government
Population Served
2,597
Water Systems
1
Water Source

Where Westworth Village's water comes from

Purchased Surface Water

Westworth Village's drinking water comes primarily from surface water sources such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.

Surface water systems require multi-stage treatment including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

These sources can be impacted by seasonal changes, stormwater runoff, upstream agriculture, and industrial discharge.

The system is operated by local government ownership and serves approximately 2,597 people through 1 water system.

Local Hydrology

Water bodies near Westworth Village

Westworth Village is located near 5 notable water bodies. As a surface water system, these water bodies may directly influence the city's drinking water supply.

Eagle Mtn Res Abv Ft Worth
lake
Lk Worth Abv Ft Worth
lake
Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd,Fort Worth,Tx
river
Benbrook Lk Nr Benbrook
lake
Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook
river
Infrastructure

Water systems serving Westworth Village

System Name PWSID Population Source
CITY OF WESTWORTH VILLAGE TX2200131 2,597 SWP
Regional Comparison

How Westworth Village compares

Full Texas rankings →

Westworth Village's score of 92.3/100 is above the average of 46/100 among major Texas cities. It outscores 10 of 10 nearby cities.

Westworth Village (this city)
92.3
Houston
27.8
Austin
31.2
Dallas
36.2
Fort Worth
34.5
Texas avg
46
City Profile

About Westworth Village, TX

Wikipedia →

Westworth Village is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,585 at the 2020 census.

Economic Profile
$72,865
Median Income
$307,908
Median Home Value
$1,666/mo
Median Rent
2.7%
Unemployment
Community
31.5
Median Age
484
People / sq mi
30.6%
College Educated
46.6%
Homeownership
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Frequently asked questions

Is Westworth Village, TX tap water safe to drink?

Westworth Village's water quality earned a grade of A (92.3/100). The water generally meets EPA standards and is considered safe for consumption. The city ranks #14 out of 1067 cities tested in Texas.

What contaminants are in Westworth Village's water?

Lead was measured at 1.9 ppb (90th percentile). 24 violations are on record.

How is Westworth Village's water quality grade calculated?

The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.

Do I need a water filter in Westworth Village?

Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.

Where does Westworth Village's water come from?

Westworth Village's water is sourced from Purchased surface water. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 2,597 residents.

What health violations has Westworth Village's water system had?

Westworth Village has 1 health-based violation on record. The most recent violation was recorded in October 2015. Health-based violations mean the water exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for a regulated substance. 4 violations remain unresolved.

How does Westworth Village's water compare to other cities?

Westworth Village ranks #14 out of 1067 cities in Texas (better than 99% of state cities) and #1287 out of 15744 cities nationally (92th percentile). The grade of A reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.

Does Westworth Village's small water system affect quality?

Westworth Village's system serves approximately 2,597 residents. Small community water systems (under 3,300 people) may have fewer financial resources for infrastructure upgrades and advanced treatment technologies. However, they are held to the same EPA drinking water standards as larger systems. This system has 24 violations on record.