CITY OF WOLFFORTH

Q: Is CITY OF WOLFFORTH water safe to drink?

CITY OF WOLFFORTH (PWS ID: TX1520005) has 2333 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 9,600 people using Surface Water sources.

Q: How many people does CITY OF WOLFFORTH serve?

CITY OF WOLFFORTH serves 9,600 people in WOLFFORTH, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 4,063 service connections.

Q: What type of violations does CITY OF WOLFFORTH have?

CITY OF WOLFFORTH has 2,333 total violations: 1,995 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 121 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Q: Has PFAS been detected in CITY OF WOLFFORTH water?

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in CITY OF WOLFFORTH's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

Q: What water source does CITY OF WOLFFORTH use?

CITY OF WOLFFORTH uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.

Q: Where does this data come from?

All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Reviewed byPlainWater Editorial, Drinking Water Quality Editorial Team · June 4, 2026

PWS ID: TX1520005 · WOLFFORTH, Texas 79382-0036

CITY OF WOLFFORTH serves 9,600 people in WOLFFORTH, Texas using Surface Water water sources. It has 2,333 recorded EPA violations, including 1,995 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: CITY OF WOLFFORTH

CITY OF WOLFFORTH is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 9,600 residents in WOLFFORTH, Texas (Lubbock County) through 4,063 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 2,333 total violations for this system , of which 1,995 (86%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 121 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Fluoride, recorded in 1,090 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 132 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Texas, EPA tracks 7,351 public water systems serving 33,253,313 people, with 746,210 cumulative violations and 162,945 health-based violations on record. About 90% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 101.5 violations. CITY OF WOLFFORTH's 2,333 violations sit above the Texas average. Statewide, 1,068 of 1,147 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (93.1%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served

9,600

Total Violations

2,333

Health-Based Violations

1,995

Water Source

Surface Water

System Details

System Type: Community
Owner Type: Local
Connections: 4,063
County: Lubbock
School/Daycare: No
MCL Violations: 1,995
Monitoring Violations: 121
Treatment Tech Violations: 0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant	Category	Count	Latest
Fluoride	MCL	1,090	2017
Arsenic	MCL	896	2017
Public Notice	Other	151	2016
Fluoride	MR	21	2013
Arsenic	MR	21	2013
Chlorine	MR	15	2015
Nitrate	MR	9	2013
Combined Uranium	MCL	9	2010
Lead and Copper Rule	MR	4	2024
Combined Uranium	MR	3	2011
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	MR	2	2011
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	MR	2	2011
Barium	MR	2	2009
Chromium	MR	2	2009
Beryllium, Total	MR	2	2009
Selenium	MR	2	2009
Antimony, Total	MR	2	2009
Thallium, Total	MR	2	2009
Mercury	MR	2	2009
Cadmium	MR	2	2009
Endrin	MR	1	2006
Methoxychlor	MR	1	2006
Simazine	MR	1	2006
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	MR	1	2006
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	MR	1	2006
Atrazine	MR	1	2006
Heptachlor epoxide	MR	1	2006
Chlordane	MR	1	2006
Aldicarb sulfone	MR	1	2009
Carbofuran	MR	1	2009

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant	Date	Result	MRL	Status
PFDoA	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	4/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	4/17/2023	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	4/17/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	4/17/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	4/17/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	4/17/2023	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	4/17/2023	132.0000 µg/L	9 µg/L	Detected
PFBS	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	4/17/2023	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTrDA	4/17/2023	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTA	4/17/2023	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpS	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	4/17/2023	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NEtFOSAA	4/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	4/17/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	4/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	4/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	4/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	4/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	4/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	4/17/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	10/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	10/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	10/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	10/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	10/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	10/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	10/17/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	10/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	10/17/2023	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	10/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	10/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	10/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	10/17/2023	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	10/17/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	10/17/2023	85.8000 µg/L	9 µg/L	Detected
PFOA	10/17/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	10/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	10/17/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	10/17/2023	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
NEtFOSAA	10/17/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for CITY OF WOLFFORTH.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID TX1520005 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Texas Drinking Water Authority

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) — Drinking Water Watch is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects CITY OF WOLFFORTH under EPA-delegated authority.

Open TX regulator portal

Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) — Drinking Water Watch

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest)	Contaminant	Category	Count	EPA Record
2024	Lead and Copper Rule	MR	4	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 5000
2017	Fluoride	MCL	1,090	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 1025
2017	Arsenic	MCL	896	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 1005
2016	Public Notice	Other	151	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 7500
2015	Chlorine	MR	15	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 0999
2013	Fluoride	MR	21	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 1025
2013	Arsenic	MR	21	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 1005
2013	Nitrate	MR	9	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 1040
2011	Combined Uranium	MR	3	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 4006
2011	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	MR	2	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 4000
2011	Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	MR	2	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 4010
2010	Combined Uranium	MCL	9	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 4006
2009	Barium	MR	2	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 1010
2009	Chromium	MR	2	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 1020
2009	Beryllium, Total	MR	2	SDWIS / TX1520005 / 1075

How CITY OF WOLFFORTH Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric	CITY OF WOLFFORTH	Texas avg	Federal benchmark
Total violations	2,333	101.5	SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations	1,995	22.2	Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection	1 compound	93.1%	EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served	9,600	4,524	Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 7,351 regulated public water systems in Texas.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼

Contaminant	Federal MCL / Action Level	Note
Lead	0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L)	Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic	0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)	Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform	Treatment technique (RTCR)	Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS)	4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule)	Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N)	10 mg/L	Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CITY OF WOLFFORTH water safe to drink? ▼

CITY OF WOLFFORTH (PWS ID: TX1520005) has 2333 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 9,600 people using Surface Water sources.

How many people does CITY OF WOLFFORTH serve? ▼

CITY OF WOLFFORTH serves 9,600 people in WOLFFORTH, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 4,063 service connections.

What type of violations does CITY OF WOLFFORTH have? ▼

CITY OF WOLFFORTH has 2,333 total violations: 1,995 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 121 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Has PFAS been detected in CITY OF WOLFFORTH water? ▼

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in CITY OF WOLFFORTH's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

What water source does CITY OF WOLFFORTH use? ▼

CITY OF WOLFFORTH uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.

Where does this data come from? ▼

All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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