Alice Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.4 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
320 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.38
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 Alice, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Alice | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -42% |
| Washing Machine | 8.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -31% |
| Water Heater | 9.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -34% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Alice compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Alice, Texas | 143 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Kingsville, Texas | 86.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Corpus Christi, Texas | 183 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Beeville, Texas | 206.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Portland, Texas | 268 mg/L | 8.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Alice compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Alice | 143 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Alice's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Alice, Texas, in Jim Wells County — the Jim Wells County seat in the South Texas Plain (Tamaulipan Thornscrub biome), a regional center for the oil and gas Corpus Christi-Laredo corridor, located in the Eagle Ford Shale play region — receives its municipal water from the City of Alice Water Division, drawing from Lake Corpus Christi (Nueces River impoundment, San Patricio-Jim Wells County line) or local South Texas groundwater wells in the Jim Wells County area.
The moderately hard 143 mg/L hardness and TDS of 320.0 mg/L reflect the South Texas Plain's calcareous character. Lake Corpus Christi on the Nueces River draws from the South Texas Plain — terrain underlain by the Cretaceous Olmos Formation (calcareous sandstone), the Cretaceous Escondido Formation, and the Eocene Wilcox Group (calcareous) — delivering moderately mineralized water to the Alice area. The South Texas groundwater (Gulf Coast Chicot/Evangeline aquifer system in Jim Wells County) is similarly moderately mineralized from the calcareous Cretaceous-Eocene coastal plain stratigraphy.
At 143 mg/L, Alice'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 6.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Corpus Christi Army Depot (Nueces County — major Army aviation maintenance depot, AFFF user), the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (AFFF legacy in the Nueces River estuary), and the South Texas oil-gas petrochemical industrial PFAS complex contribute to Alice's readings.
Geology & Source: Alice in Jim Wells County draws from the Alice Water Division on Lake Corpus Christi (Nueces River) — the Nueces drains the South Texas Plain (Cretaceous Olmos and Escondido calcareous formations, Eocene Wilcox Group) — Nueces River South Texas Cretaceous calcareous drainage produces moderately hard water at 143 mg/L with TDS 320 mg/L in this Jim Wells County Texas city.