ZIP Code 76118
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
3 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
12
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
258%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 258% of limit
Detected: 25.80 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 208% of limit
Detected: 8.30 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 183% of limit
Detected: 7.30 ppt
CITY OF FORT WORTH
TX2200012 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
3
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 25.80ppt | 258% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.30ppt | 208% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 7.30ppt | 183% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 10.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 10.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS
TX2200022 ModerateWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.00ppt | 30% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 100000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 76118 is served by 2 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.