Farmersville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
458.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.42
energy & soap waste
Source: USGS Water Quality Portal · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Farmersville, your appliances are currently losing 21% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Farmersville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -48% |
| Washing Machine | 7.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -35% |
| Water Heater | 9.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -38% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Farmersville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Farmersville, California | 157 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Exeter, California | 125 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Visalia, California | 123.5 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Lindsay, California | 43.5 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
| Tulare, California | 110.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Farmersville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Farmersville | 157 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Farmersville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Farmersville, California, in Tulare County — a Tulare County city adjacent to Visalia and Exeter on the east San Joaquin Valley floor — receives its water from the Farmersville Community Services District, drawing from the Kings River and local wells through the central California San Joaquin Valley distribution.
The hard 157 mg/L hardness and TDS of 458.7 mg/L reflect the Tulare County San Joaquin Valley supply's hard calcareous character — the Eocene Tulare Formation and Pleistocene Kings River alluvium are calcareous formations in the San Joaquin Valley, and the valley's agricultural water cycling concentrates dissolved mineral content in the well field zones (compare Visalia CA: 153/447 in Tulare County comparable; Exeter CA: 161/470 in Tulare County comparable; Farmersville consistent hard from the same Tulare County Kings River Eocene calcareous supply). The Kings River/local wells — Eocene Tulare Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pleistocene Kings River alluvium (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary San Joaquin Valley evaporation flat (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 157 mg/L with TDS 459, Farmersville's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the Farmersville Community Services District's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Farmersville in Tulare County draws from the Farmersville Community Services on the Kings River and local wells (Tulare County, San Joaquin Valley California) — the San Joaquin Valley draws from Eocene Tulare Formation (calcareous) and Pleistocene Kings River alluvium (calcareous) — California Tulare County Kings River Eocene calcareous supply produces hard water at 157 mg/L with TDS 458.7 mg/L.