Lake Worth Management Office 

The Lake Worth Management Office (LWMO) provides the following services to the public: 

• Issue permits for installation of new or renovated on-site sewage systems (septic system) on city-owned leased lots and deeded lots around Lake Worth; 
• Inspect installation of new or renovated on-site sewage systems; 
• Investigate complaints regarding on-site sewage systems and other water pollution or environmental complaints in the Lake Worth watershed area; 
• Issue lake use permits (boat stickers) for operation of private boats on Lake Worth. Permits are required by city ordinance for any boat with a motor or longer than 16 feet; 
• Perform inspections of leased lot on-site wastewater systems and water wells for lease transfer and recommend to Real Property Management Office approval or disapproval of lease transfer applications; 
• Collect water samples from individual water wells, deliver samples to laboratory and interpret laboratory results; 
• Maintain an information file on each lot which shows data on wastewater disposal, drinking water supply and related information; and 
• Install and maintain hazardous area and safety buoys and float markers throughout Lake Worth. Maintain the float and buoy warning line west of the Lake Worth spillway. 

For your convenience, you can download the following forms.  

Application for On-Site Sewage System Permit  
Lake Worth Boat Sticker 

Complete the forms, include payment and mail to: 

Lake Worth Management Office
7601 Cahoba Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76135-4416 

Should you have any questions, contact the LWMO office at (817) 237-6890.