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CITY OF SANSOM PARK

PWS ID: TX2200071 · FORT WORTH, Texas 76114-1120

CITY OF SANSOM PARK serves 5,359 people in FORT WORTH, Texas using Groundwater water sources. It has 95 recorded EPA violations, including 33 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: CITY OF SANSOM PARK

CITY OF SANSOM PARK is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 5,359 residents in FORT WORTH, Texas (Tarrant County) through 1,706 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 95 total violations for this system , of which 33 (35%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 32 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2021.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 30 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 64.7 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 SANSOM PARK's 95 violations sit below 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
5,359
Total Violations
95
Health-Based Violations
33
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,706
County
Tarrant
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
33
Monitoring Violations
32
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 30 2019
Lead and Copper Rule MR 15 2020
Coliform (TCR) MR 9 2008
Public Notice Other 6 2021
Chlorine MR 4 2014
TTHM MR 4 2020
Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 1992
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2012
Coliform (TCR) Other 1 1992

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 14 of 420 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHpA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/23/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 9/23/2024 64.7000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
HFPO-DA 9/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/23/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/23/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/23/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 9/23/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/23/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/23/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/23/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 9/23/2024 32.0000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 9/23/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/23/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/23/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 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 SANSOM PARK.

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 TX2200071 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 SANSOM PARK 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
2021 Public Notice Other 6 SDWIS / TX2200071 / 7500
2020 Lead and Copper Rule MR 15 SDWIS / TX2200071 / 5000
2020 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / TX2200071 / 2950
2019 TTHM MCL 30 SDWIS / TX2200071 / 2950
2014 Chlorine MR 4 SDWIS / TX2200071 / 0999
2012 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / TX2200071 / 7000
2008 Coliform (TCR) MR 9 SDWIS / TX2200071 / 3100
1992 Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 SDWIS / TX2200071 / 3100
1992 Coliform (TCR) Other 1 SDWIS / TX2200071 / 3100

How CITY OF SANSOM PARK Compares

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

Metric CITY OF SANSOM PARK Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 95 101.5 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 33 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 5,359 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 SANSOM PARK water safe to drink? ▼
CITY OF SANSOM PARK (PWS ID: TX2200071) has 95 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 5,359 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does CITY OF SANSOM PARK serve? ▼
CITY OF SANSOM PARK serves 5,359 people in FORT WORTH, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,706 service connections.
What type of violations does CITY OF SANSOM PARK have? ▼
CITY OF SANSOM PARK has 95 total violations: 33 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 32 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 SANSOM PARK water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in CITY OF SANSOM PARK's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does CITY OF SANSOM PARK use? ▼
CITY OF SANSOM PARK uses Groundwater 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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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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