What was found in Wolfforth's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 11000 µg/L 275% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 9490 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 7460 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 653 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 160 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 132 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Combined Uranium | 65.9 µg/L 220% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 59.6 µg/L 596% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 55.3 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 37.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 27.8 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 16.3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 16 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.9 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 12.1 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.2 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.7 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 1.5 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.47 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5300 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5140 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2190 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wolfforth
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF WOLFFORTH | 9,600 |
| SEVEN ESTATES | 189 |
Frequently asked questions about Wolfforth tap water
Is Wolfforth tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Wolfforth. 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 Wolfforth?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Wolfforth, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wolfforth's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wolfforth include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Nitrite. The full list, with the highest level found 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.