Artesia Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
20.1 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1022.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.92
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 Artesia, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Artesia | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Artesia compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Artesia, New Mexico | 344 mg/L | 3.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Carlsbad, New Mexico | 264.5 mg/L | 3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Roswell, New Mexico | 201 mg/L | 2.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Lovington, New Mexico | 447.5 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Hobbs, New Mexico | 391.5 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Artesia compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Artesia | 344 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Artesia's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Artesia, New Mexico, in Eddy County — an Eddy County city adjacent to Roswell and Carlsbad on the Pecos River in southeast New Mexico — receives its water from the City of Artesia Water Department, drawing from artesian wells tapping the Pecos Valley aquifer system through the southeast New Mexico distribution. The city's name itself derives from its famous artesian wells.
The extremely hard 344 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 1022.9 mg/L reflect the Eddy County Permian aquifer supply's extreme calcareous character — the Permian Yeso Formation and San Andres Limestone are evaporite-bearing, highly calcareous formations of the Permian Basin, one of the world's most prolific oil and gas regions and also one of its most mineral-rich groundwater zones (compare Carlsbad NM: 350/1050 in Eddy County comparable; Roswell NM: 310/920 in Chaves County somewhat softer; Artesia extremely hard from the Eddy County Pecos Valley deep Permian artesian supply). The Pecos Valley aquifer at Eddy County — Permian Yeso Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Permian San Andres Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Permian Grayburg Formation (slightly calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 344 mg/L with TDS 1023, Artesia's water is extremely hard — a whole-house water softener is essential to protect pipes and appliances. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking to reduce TDS. The PFAS level of 3.5 ppt is low — below current federal limits. Review the City of Artesia's annual water quality report for the latest data.
Geology & Source: Artesia in Eddy County draws from the City of Artesia Water on the Artesia aquifer (Eddy County, southeast New Mexico) — the Pecos Valley at Eddy County is developed in Permian Yeso Formation (highly calcareous) and Permian San Andres Limestone (calcareous) — New Mexico Eddy County Pecos Valley Permian calcareous artesian supply produces extremely hard water at 344 mg/L with TDS 1022.9 mg/L.