Lovington Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
26.1 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1466.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$1.00
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 Lovington, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lovington | 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 Lovington compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ 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 |
| Andrews, Texas | 102.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Carlsbad, New Mexico | 264.5 mg/L | 3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Artesia, New Mexico | 344 mg/L | 3.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Lovington compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lovington | 447.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lovington's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lovington, New Mexico, in Lea County — a Lea County city adjacent to Hobbs and Eunice on the Llano Estacado High Plains in southeast New Mexico — receives its water from the City of Lovington Water Department, drawing from deep Ogallala Aquifer and Permian formation wells beneath the Lea County High Plains through the southeast New Mexico distribution.
The extremely hard 447.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 1466.3 mg/L place Lovington among the hardest municipal water supplies in the United States — the Pliocene Ogallala Formation beneath the Llano Estacado is heavily cemented with calcareous caliche, and the underlying Permian San Andres Limestone contributes additional extreme mineral loading in this deep Permian Basin environment (compare Hobbs NM: 450/1480 in Lea County comparable; Eunice NM: 445/1456 in Lea County comparable; Lovington consistent extremely hard from the same Lea County Ogallala-Permian aquifer supply). The Ogallala-Permian aquifer at Lea County — Pliocene Ogallala Formation (calcareous caliche — primary hardness contributor), Permian San Andres Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Permian Yeso Formation (slightly calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 447.5 mg/L with TDS 1466, Lovington's water is extremely hard — a whole-house water softener is essential. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking. The PFAS level of 4.3 ppt is moderate — below current federal action levels. Review the City of Lovington's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Lovington in Lea County draws from the City of Lovington Water on the Ogallala Aquifer (Lea County, southeast New Mexico) — the Llano Estacado at Lea County is developed in Pliocene Ogallala Formation (calcareous caliche) and Permian San Andres Limestone (calcareous) — New Mexico Lea County Ogallala Aquifer Permian calcareous supply produces extremely hard water at 447.5 mg/L with TDS 1466.3 mg/L.