Bastrop Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.8 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
319 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.36
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 Bastrop, your appliances are currently losing 18% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bastrop | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -39% |
| Washing Machine | 8.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -28% |
| Water Heater | 10.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -32% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bastrop compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bastrop, Louisiana | 134 mg/L | 11.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Monroe, Louisiana | 137.5 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| West Monroe, Louisiana | 100 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Claiborne, Louisiana | 103 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Ruston, Louisiana | 165 mg/L | 13.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Bastrop compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bastrop | 134 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bastrop's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bastrop, Louisiana, in Morehouse Parish — the Morehouse Parish seat adjacent to Monroe and Mer Rouge in northeast Louisiana — receives its water from the City of Bastrop Water Department, drawing from the Boeuf River watershed through the northeast Louisiana distribution.
The moderately hard 134 mg/L hardness and TDS of 319 mg/L reflect the Morehouse Parish supply's moderate Coastal Plain character — the Cretaceous Nacatoch Formation and Quaternary Mississippi Embayment alluvium contribute calcareous mineral content from the northeast Louisiana Mississippi Embayment geological corridor (compare Monroe LA: 130/309 in Ouachita Parish comparable; Mer Rouge LA: 137/329 in Morehouse Parish comparable; Bastrop consistent moderate from the same Morehouse Parish Boeuf River Cretaceous calcareous supply). The Boeuf River watershed — Cretaceous Nacatoch Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Mississippi Embayment alluvium (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene Boeuf River alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 134 mg/L with TDS 319, Bastrop's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 11.9 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review the City of Bastrop's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Bastrop in Morehouse County draws from the Bastrop Water on the Boeuf River watershed (Morehouse Parish, northeast Louisiana) — the northeast Louisiana watershed draws from Cretaceous Nacatoch Formation (calcareous) and Quaternary Mississippi Embayment alluvium (calcareous) — Louisiana Morehouse Parish Boeuf River Cretaceous calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 134 mg/L with TDS 319 mg/L.