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Tarrant County, Texas: environmental and disease records
Cancer mortality in Tarrant County is 141.4 deaths per 100,000 people per year against a U.S. rate of 143.2. The strongest disease signals are Kidney & renal pelvis deaths at 1.2 times the U.S. rate and Liver & bile duct deaths at 1.2 times the U.S. rate. Federal databases place 6,048 regulated facilities, sites and hazards inside the county, led by NPDES wastewater discharge permit (3,554), Gas station (mapped facility) (594), Rail grade crossing (414). 3 correctional facilities operate in the county. EPA AirToxScreen estimates a lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics of 30 in a million, driven mainly by formaldehyde.
Rates are age-adjusted per 100,000 people. A cancer signal is marked significant when the lower bound of its 95 percent confidence interval is above the U.S. rate. Facility counts use active federal records located inside the county boundary. Approximate county center: 32.7707, -97.2917.
How this county ranks in Texas
Cancer deaths and new cases versus the United States
Source: NCI and CDC State Cancer Profiles, both sexes, all ages. Sorted by the ratio of the county rate to the U.S. rate.
| Cancer | Measure | County rate | U.S. rate | Times U.S. | 95% interval | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver & bile duct | New cases | 11.1 | 8.7 | 1.28xSignificant | 10.5 to 11.8 | 2019-2023 |
| Kidney & renal pelvis | Deaths | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1.24xSignificant | 3.8 to 4.6 | 2020-2024 |
| Thyroid | Deaths | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2x | 0.5 to 0.8 | 2020-2024 |
| Kidney & renal pelvis | New cases | 21.2 | 17.9 | 1.18xSignificant | 20.4 to 22.2 | 2019-2023 |
| Liver & bile duct | Deaths | 7.7 | 6.6 | 1.17xSignificant | 7.2 to 8.2 | 2020-2024 |
| Childhood cancer (under 15) | Deaths | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.11x | 1.6 to 2.8 | 2020-2024 |
| Leukemia | New cases | 15.8 | 14.5 | 1.09xSignificant | 15 to 16.6 | 2019-2023 |
| Childhood cancer (under 15) | New cases | 17.2 | 16.4 | 1.05x | 15.5 to 19 | 2019-2023 |
| Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | Deaths | 5 | 4.8 | 1.04x | 4.5 to 5.4 | 2020-2024 |
| Stomach | New cases | 6.8 | 6.6 | 1.03x | 6.3 to 7.3 | 2019-2023 |
| Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | New cases | 18.9 | 18.5 | 1.02x | 18 to 19.8 | 2019-2023 |
| Leukemia | Deaths | 5.8 | 5.7 | 1.02x | 5.4 to 6.3 | 2020-2024 |
| Pancreas | New cases | 14.1 | 13.9 | 1.01x | 13.4 to 14.9 | 2019-2023 |
| Brain & nervous system | New cases | 6.2 | 6.2 | 1x | 5.7 to 6.7 | 2019-2023 |
| All cancer | Deaths | 141.4 | 143.2 | 0.99x | 139 to 143.8 | 2020-2024 |
| All cancer | New cases | 447.2 | 453.4 | 0.99x | 443 to 451.3 | 2019-2023 |
| Brain & nervous system | Deaths | 4.3 | 4.4 | 0.98x | 3.9 to 4.7 | 2020-2024 |
| Bladder | Deaths | 4 | 4.1 | 0.98x | 3.6 to 4.5 | 2020-2024 |
| Stomach | Deaths | 2.6 | 2.7 | 0.96x | 2.3 to 2.9 | 2020-2024 |
| Pancreas | Deaths | 10.4 | 11.3 | 0.92x | 9.7 to 11 | 2020-2024 |
| Lung & bronchus | Deaths | 27.7 | 30.2 | 0.92x | 26.7 to 28.8 | 2020-2024 |
| Lung & bronchus | New cases | 46.8 | 51.8 | 0.9x | 45.5 to 48.2 | 2019-2023 |
| Esophagus | New cases | 4.1 | 4.6 | 0.89x | 3.7 to 4.5 | 2019-2023 |
| Thyroid | New cases | 11.3 | 13 | 0.87x | 10.7 to 12 | 2019-2023 |
| Bladder | New cases | 16.2 | 18.7 | 0.87x | 15.4 to 17 | 2019-2023 |
| Esophagus | Deaths | 3.2 | 3.7 | 0.86x | 2.8 to 3.5 | 2020-2024 |
| Melanoma of the skin | New cases | 17.4 | 23.8 | 0.73x | 16.6 to 18.2 | 2019-2023 |
| Melanoma of the skin | Deaths | 1.4 | 2 | 0.7x | 1.2 to 1.7 | 2020-2024 |
Mortality measures versus the U.S. county median
Source: County Health Rankings, built from CDC National Vital Statistics System death records. The comparison value is the median of all U.S. counties.
| Measure | County | U.S. median | Difference | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premature death | 7,833.5 | 9,842.6 | -20% | years of life lost before age 75 per 100,000 |
| Life expectancy | 77 | 75.3 | +2% | years |
| Child mortality | 54.5 | 59.8 | -9% | deaths under age 18 per 100,000 |
| Infant mortality | 6.2 | 6.2 | -1% | deaths under age 1 per 1,000 live births |
| Injury deaths | 60.9 | 96.9 | -37% | deaths per 100,000 |
| Drug overdose deaths | 17.9 | 28.6 | -37% | deaths per 100,000 |
Air toxics and air quality
EPA AirToxScreen 2020
Lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics: 30 in a million. EPA treats 100 in a million as the upper end of acceptable risk and 1 in a million as the goal.
- Formaldehyde22.55 per million
- Carbon Tetrachloride2.87 per million
- Ethylene Oxide2.44 per million
- Acetaldehyde1.69 per million
EPA Air Quality Index 2025
Monitored on 365 days: 116 good, 30 unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse. Median AQI 56, peak 162.
Regulated facilities, sites and hazards by type
6,048 active records inside the county from EPA ECHO, TRI, Superfund, Brownfields, NPDES, EIA, FAA, FRA and corrections data.
- NPDES wastewater discharge permit3,554
- Gas station (mapped facility)594
- Rail grade crossing414
- Air permit holder (minor source)230
- Small hazardous waste generator216
- Brownfield property197
- Auto repair or body shop (mapped facility)193
- Toxic chemical release facility (TRI)152
- TRI reporting facility115
- Hazardous waste transporter89
- Large hazardous waste generator83
- Major air pollution source72
- Dry cleaner (mapped facility)37
- Heliport32
- Large greenhouse gas emitter10
- Scrapyard (mapped facility)10
- Landfill (mapped facility)9
- Public airport8
- EPA air quality monitor7
- Commercial airport7
- Wastewater plant (mapped facility)5
- Gas power plant4
- Correctional facility (prison or jail)3
- Superfund (NPL) site2
- Crematorium (mapped facility)1
- Industrial wastewater discharge1
- Biomass power plant1
- Hydroelectric plant1
- Solar power plant1
Highest-severity records
The 25 records with the highest Envyrofax severity in the county, with the agency identifier to cite in a records request.
- Severity 10
Air Force Plant #4 (General Dynamics), Fort Worth
Superfund (NPL) site. Hazard Ranking System score 39.9. NPL Site.
EPA site ID TX7572024605 (U.S. EPA Superfund (SEMS/NPL)) Agency record
- Severity 10
Sandy Beach Road Ground Water Plume, Azle
Superfund (NPL) site. Hazard Ranking System score 50. NPL Site.
EPA site ID TXN000605649 (U.S. EPA Superfund (SEMS/NPL)) Agency record
- Severity 9.9
Associated Fiberglass Enterprises, Fort Worth
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $37,376.
EPA FRS registry ID 110033317818 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 9.1
Gmc Truck Group Arlington Assembly Plant, Arlington
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Certain glycol ethers, N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, n-Butyl alcohol, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 995,622 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76010GNRLM2525E (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.8
Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp, Fort Worth
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Certain glycol ethers, n-Butyl alcohol, Hydrogen fluoride, Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) and 1 more. Reports carcinogens. 427,951 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76140MLLRB6600W (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.8
Berryman Products Inc., Arlington
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, Dichloromethane, Methanol, Certain glycol ethers and 1 more. Reports carcinogens. 360,440 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76011BRRYM3800E (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.6
Bell Plant 5, Grand Prairie
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Methanol, Tetrachloroethylene, Ammonia, Copper And Copper Compounds and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 227,308 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 75050BLLHL1700N (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.4
Us Air Force Plant 4 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co, Fort Worth
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, Naphthalene, Nickel, Copper and 3 more. Reports carcinogens. 128,755 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76108SRFRCGRANT (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.2
Associated Fiberglass Enterprises, Haltom City
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene. Reports carcinogens. 74,283 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76117SSCTD2417W (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.2
Terra-Vaults Inc., Fort Worth
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene. Reports carcinogens. 67,143 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 7611WTRRVL471SE (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8
Oldcastle Infrastructure Inc, Kennedale
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene, Benzoyl peroxide, Lead compounds. Reports carcinogens. 40,954 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 7606WMRTNN5814E (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8
Gemini Coatings Inc. Of Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Methanol, Toluene, Xylene (mixed isomers), n-Butyl alcohol and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 37,831 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 75050SRGRD23501 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8
Royal Baths Manufacturing Co, Richland Hills
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene. Reports carcinogens. 37,072 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76118SCSTP7112A (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8
Custom Building Products, Grand Prairie
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $54,436.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000456382 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 8
Oldcastle Infrastructure Inc, Kennedale
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene, Dimethyl phthalate, Benzoyl peroxide, Lead compounds. Reports carcinogens. 33,569 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76060HDLBR501DI (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.9
American Standard Brands, Grand Prairie
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene. Reports carcinogens. 29,450 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 7505WSFTYT92WCA (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.8
Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi Llc Fort Worth Terminal, Euless
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: n-Hexane, Xylene (mixed isomers), Toluene, Ethylbenzene and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 19,856 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76040KCHPT12550 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.7
Sunoco Euless Tx Terminal, Euless
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: m-Xylene, Toluene, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, n-Hexane and 3 more. Reports carcinogens. 16,042 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76040DRCTF12625 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.7
General Motors Arlington Assembly, Arlington
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $23,687.
EPA FRS registry ID 110001868658 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 7.7
Allied Aviation Fueling Co Of Texas, Dfw Airport
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, Cyclohexane, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, Benzene and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 14,125 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 75261GDNVT2001W (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.5
Azz Galvanizing Services-Crowley, Crowley
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Zinc compounds, Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)), Lead, Barium And Barium Compounds. Reports carcinogens. 8,887 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76036ZTCMN400NO (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.5
Global Fort Worth Terminal, Fort Worth
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, n-Hexane, Xylene (mixed isomers), Benzene and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 8,640 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 7611WMTVFR32NSY (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.5
Valtris Specialty Chemicals, Fort Worth
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Ammonia, Zinc compounds, Nickel. Reports carcinogens. 8,421 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76106SYNTH510EC (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.5
Oil States Industries Inc., Arlington
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: 1-Bromopropane, Zinc compounds, Nickel, Copper and 1 more. Reports carcinogens. 8,352 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 76001LSTTS7701A (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.5
Charter Next Generation, Grand Prairie
Major air pollution source. Penalties $20,864.
EPA FRS registry ID 110002401268 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Correctional facilities
Prisons, jails and corrections operations with an EPA facility record, and the drinking water and wastewater compliance attached to them.
Federal Correctional Institution Fort Worth Ms4, Forest Hill
- EPA FRS registry ID
- 110041252300
- Wastewater permit
- Yes, 10 quarters in noncompliance
Federal Correctional Institution Fort Worth Ms4, Forest Hill
- EPA FRS registry ID
- 110070105635
- Wastewater permit
- Yes
Federal Medical Center Carswell Ms4, Fort Worth
- EPA FRS registry ID
- 110071823761
- Wastewater permit
- Yes
Discovery / public records
Records to request for Tarrant County
Texas state cancer registry
Cancer incidence counts by census tract or ZIP code, by cancer type and year (de-identified). Any cancer cluster inquiries or investigations in Tarrant County, and their findings.
Texas vital statistics office
Death certificate counts by cause of death and residence tract or ZIP code, and the years behind the mortality measures above.
Texas health department, environmental epidemiology
Health consultations or assessments by ATSDR or the state health department covering the county, and any exposure investigations.
Texas environmental agency and the U.S. EPA regional office
Compliance history, inspection reports, notices of violation, penalties and enforcement actions for each facility above, cited by EPA FRS registry ID.
Texas drinking water program
Violation notices, sampling results and sanitary surveys for the public water systems serving the county, including any system serving a correctional facility.
Department of corrections or county sheriff
Water testing, grievances and environmental health inspections for the correctional facilities listed above.
Each Envyrofax address report includes a printable records request worksheet with the custodian and the exact request wording per finding.