Aldine Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.6 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
286.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.35
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 Aldine, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Aldine | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -38% |
| Washing Machine | 8.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -27% |
| Water Heater | 10.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -31% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Aldine compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Aldine, Texas | 130.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Humble, Texas | 261 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Spring, Texas | 352.5 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Houston, Texas | 184 mg/L | 12.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Atascocita, Texas | 328 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Aldine compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Aldine | 130.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Aldine's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Aldine, Texas, in Harris County — an unincorporated Harris County community adjacent to Spring and Humble in the north Houston metro — receives its municipal water from Houston Public Works, drawing from Lake Houston (San Jacinto River, Harris County) through the north Houston distribution system.
The moderately hard 130.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 286.7 mg/L are significantly softer than the west Houston Gulf Coast Aquifer communities (Katy: 363 mg/L; Pecan Grove: 362 mg/L) — reflecting the north Houston Lake Houston supply's predominantly surface water character rather than the highly mineralized Gulf Coast groundwater. Lake Houston impounds the San Jacinto River (Harris County), which drains the Texas Coastal Plain — Cretaceous Navarro Group (calcareous), Eocene Wilcox Group (calcareous shale — moderately hard), and Quaternary Gulf Coastal Plain alluvium.
At 130.5 mg/L, Aldine's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Harris County north Houston industrial corridor and the San Jacinto River PFAS background (the San Jacinto Waste Pits Superfund site, a significant PFAS and dioxin source in Harris County) contribute to Aldine's readings.
Geology & Source: Aldine in Harris County draws from Houston Public Works on Lake Houston (Harris County, north Texas) — Lake Houston impounds the San Jacinto River draining the Texas Coastal Plain (Cretaceous Navarro calcareous, Eocene Wilcox Formation — moderately calcareous) — Texas Harris County San Jacinto River Coastal Plain calcareous watershed produces moderately hard water at 130.5 mg/L with TDS 286.7 mg/L in this Harris County Texas community.