Fort Worth water main repaired: Boil water advisory ends, city says
The boil water advisory that had been in effect for parts of the city since Monday has ended as of about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, according to the City of Fort Worth.
The 24-inch water transmission main that broke on Monday has been repaired, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reviewed test results that show the water is now safe for consumption, city officials said.
Fort Worth had issued a boil water advisory for portions of the city in the Near Northside and an area around Lake Worth.
Residents in the following areas were encouraged to boil their water before consumption.
The first affected area was bordered by Angle Avenue on the east, the cities of River Oaks and Samson Park on the west, to Sherman Street on the north, according to the city of Fort Worth. The southern boundary went west from Angle Avenue along NW 28th Street to Loving Avenue, then south to NW 25th Street, west to McKinley Avenue, then south to NW 22nd Street, west to Belle Street, and south to Jacksboro Highway, according to the City of Fort Worth.
The areas within the City of Fort Worth that are west of Jacksboro Highway between Samson Park and River Oaks were included in the advisory. But the city said the boil water notice did not impact the cities of Samson Park and River Oaks.
The second affected area was around Lake Worth, bounded by the lake on the west and south. The northern boundary extended from Malaga Drive to Hiawatha Trail to Loop 820 to Jacksboro Highway.
The advisory was necessary due to the fact that the water pressure dropped below the minimum pressure requirements from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. A drop in water pressure “allows the possibility of harmful bacteria to enter the water system,” according to the City of Fort Worth.
An interactive map is available here.
Residents had access to the city’s water distribution center at North Tri-Ethnic Community Center, 2950 Roosevelt Ave. The center continued distributing free water starting at 6 a.m. today and will close at 1 p.m.
The eastbound lanes of NW 28th Street remain closed between NW 27th Street and McKinley Avenue in the area where repairs were made.
If you have questions concerning the matter, the city recommends you contact the Water Customer Contact Center at 817-392-4477 or MyWaterAccount@fortworthtexas.gov.
This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 12:50 PM.
