Fort Worth, Arlington, Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, Grapevine, Hurst, Euless, Bedford Common Water Source: Municipal water (e.g., Fort Worth Water Department) Health Concerns: Hard water: Can dry skin and hair, and irritate conditions like eczema.Chlorine: Used as a disinfectant but linked to respiratory irritation and dry skin.Trihalomethanes (THMs): Byproducts of chlorine disinfection, potentially linked to cancer with long-term exposure.Reports of taste and odor issues from tap water affecting daily consumption. Notable Mentions: Fort Worth has previously detected trace pharmaceuticals in water.

Denton, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Corinth, Highland Village, Little Elm Common Water Source: Mix of city water and private wells Health Concerns: PFAS (forever chemicals): Detected in Denton-area water; linked to cancer, hormonal disruption, and immune suppression.Hard water: High levels of calcium/magnesium can clog pores, dry out skin, and affect water appliances.Well Water Risks: Elevated iron, sulfur, and possible coliform bacteria from unregulated private wells. Notable Mentions: Little Elm and rural Denton areas frequently lack filtration for these contaminants.

Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Celina Common Water Source: Treated municipal water (North Texas Municipal Water District) Health Concerns: Chloramines (chlorine + ammonia): Can irritate respiratory systems and are especially harmful to people with asthma or kidney conditions.PFAS contamination: EPA monitoring data shows elevated risks in parts of Frisco and McKinney.Disinfection byproducts: Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk.Hardness & Sediment: Can cause skin irritation and plumbing buildup. Notable Mentions: Boil water notices in the past due to line breaks and storm runoff.

Dallas (North, East, and Oak Cliff), Garland, Richardson, Mesquite) Common Water Source: Dallas Water Utilities (surface water from lakes) Health Concerns: Aging infrastructure: Increases risk of lead or copper leaching into drinking water.High chlorine levels: May worsen asthma and eczema symptoms.Taste/odor complaints: May indicate presence of organic material or algae blooms.Risk of disinfection byproducts from heavy chlorination. Notable Mentions: Some schools in DISD have been tested for elevated lead levels in past years.

Burleson, Cleburne, Joshua, Alvarado Common Water Source: Mix of municipal systems and private wells Health Concerns: Private wells may contain iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide — leading to stomach irritation or discoloration in water.Coliform bacteria: Found in untreated or shallow wells; can cause GI illnesses.High sulfur content: Rotten egg smell, may aggravate asthma or sinus issues. Notable Mentions: Minimal public regulation on well water quality; homeowners are responsible for testing.

Waxahachie, Midlothian, Red Oak, Ennis Common Water Source: Mix of city water and well water Health Concerns: Hard water: Scale buildup affects skin and hair health.Potential PFAS presence: Near industrial/agricultural runoff areas.Iron and manganese: Can affect taste and may stain appliances and fixtures; long-term exposure may irritate the stomach.Bacterial risks in rural wells: Especially in older or shallower systems. Notable Mentions: Waxahachie residents have reported rust-colored water, often tied to iron contamination.

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Many communities across Texas — and the U.S. — are unknowingly exposed to harmful water contaminants like lead, PFAS, and chlorine. Learn what’s common in your area and how to protect your family with help from Water Pure Texas.

Common Water Quality Issues Across Texas Regions

In Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, and their nearby areas, many homes deal with bad water quality issues like chlorine, lead, PFAS, and hard minerals. Knowing the most common water contaminants in your region helps you make informed choices—and Water Pure Texas is here to help.

Tarrant County

Fort Worth, Arlington, Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, Grapevine, Hurst, Euless, Bedford

Common Water Source:

Municipal water (e.g., Fort Worth Water Department)

Health Concerns:

Hard water: Can dry skin and hair, and irritate conditions like eczema.
Chlorine: Used as a disinfectant but linked to respiratory irritation and dry skin.
Trihalomethanes (THMs): Byproducts of chlorine disinfection, potentially linked to cancer with long-term exposure.
Reports of taste and odor issues from tap water affecting daily consumption.

Notable Mentions:

Fort Worth has previously detected trace pharmaceuticals in water.

Denton County

Denton, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Corinth, Highland Village, Little Elm

Common Water Source:

Mix of city water and private wells

Health Concerns:

PFAS (forever chemicals): Detected in Denton-area water; linked to cancer, hormonal disruption, and immune suppression.
Hard water: High levels of calcium/magnesium can clog pores, dry out skin, and affect water appliances.
Well Water Risks: Elevated iron, sulfur, and possible coliform bacteria from unregulated private wells.

Notable Mentions:

Little Elm and rural Denton areas frequently lack filtration for these contaminants.

Collin County

Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Celina

Common Water Source:

Treated municipal water (North Texas Municipal Water District)

Health Concerns:

Chloramines (chlorine + ammonia): Can irritate respiratory systems and are especially harmful to people with asthma or kidney conditions.
PFAS contamination: EPA monitoring data shows elevated risks in parts of Frisco and McKinney.
Disinfection byproducts: Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk.
Hardness & Sediment: Can cause skin irritation and plumbing buildup.

Notable Mentions:

Boil water notices in the past due to line breaks and storm runoff.

Dallas County

Dallas (North, East, and Oak Cliff), Garland, Richardson, Mesquite)

Common Water Source:

Dallas Water Utilities (surface water from lakes)

Health Concerns:

Aging infrastructure: Increases risk of lead or copper leaching into drinking water.
High chlorine levels: May worsen asthma and eczema symptoms.
Taste/odor complaints: May indicate presence of organic material or algae blooms.
Risk of disinfection byproducts from heavy chlorination.

Notable Mentions:

Some schools in DISD have been tested for elevated lead levels in past years.

Johnson County

Burleson, Cleburne, Joshua, Alvarado

Common Water Source:

Mix of municipal systems and private wells

Health Concerns:

Private wells may contain iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide — leading to stomach irritation or discoloration in water.
Coliform bacteria: Found in untreated or shallow wells; can cause GI illnesses.
High sulfur content: Rotten egg smell, may aggravate asthma or sinus issues.

Notable Mentions:

Minimal public regulation on well water quality; homeowners are responsible for testing.

Ellis County

Waxahachie, Midlothian, Red Oak, Ennis

Common Water Source:

Mix of city water and well water

Health Concerns:

Hard water: Scale buildup affects skin and hair health.
Potential PFAS presence: Near industrial/agricultural runoff areas.
Iron and manganese: Can affect taste and may stain appliances and fixtures; long-term exposure may irritate the stomach.
Bacterial risks in rural wells: Especially in older or shallower systems.

Notable Mentions:

Waxahachie residents have reported rust-colored water, often tied to iron contamination.

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Water Contamination Is Often Regional — and Often Ignored

Water quality in Texas can change dramatically from one block to the next. Aging pipes, rural well systems, and low oversight in municipal utilities can all introduce dangerous water contaminants like lead, PFAS, nitrates, and chlorine. Whether you’re in the suburbs or downtown, understanding your local water risks is the first step toward protecting your health and home.

Common Contaminants: Includes lead, PFAS, nitrates, and chlorine — all linked to long-term health concerns.
Well Water Risks: Often untested, unregulated, and prone to bacteria, sediment, and mineral buildup.
Aging Infrastructure: Many Texas city systems still rely on outdated pipes, increasing risk of chemical leaching.
Inconsistent Oversight: Some regions receive limited water testing or delayed reports, leaving families unaware of real risks.

How Water Pure Texas Helps You Handle What’s in Your Water

At Water Pure Texas, we don’t just highlight water problems — we help solve them. We start with a free professional water test to identify the exact issues in your area, from chlorine and lead to mineral buildup and bacteria. Then we design a custom treatment plan that fits your home, your water, and your health goals while reducing micro plastics and PFAS — no generic filters, no guesswork.

We’ve helped families across Texas get cleaner, safer water where it matters most — and we’re ready to help you, too.

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