C56/100
CITY OF FORNEY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 29,692 people · Texas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
TX1290002
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 981.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF FORNEY
Is CITY OF FORNEY water safe to drink?
CITY OF FORNEY water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF FORNEY detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CITY OF FORNEY's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF FORNEY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF FORNEY has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF FORNEY serve?
CITY OF FORNEY serves approximately 29,692 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF FORNEY provide?
CITY OF FORNEY sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX1290002.
How does CITY OF FORNEY compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF FORNEY scores 56/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.