Anna Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.7 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
593 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.62
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 Anna, your appliances are currently losing 31% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Anna | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -78% |
| Washing Machine | 4.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -59% |
| Water Heater | 6.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -59% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Anna compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Anna, Texas | 234 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| McKinney, Texas | 320.5 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Fairview, Texas | 368.5 mg/L | 10.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Allen, Texas | 152.5 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Prosper, Texas | 368.5 mg/L | 10.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Anna compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Anna | 234 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Anna's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Anna, Texas, in Collin County — a Collin County city adjacent to McKinney and Van Alstyne north of the Dallas metroplex — receives its water from the City of Anna Water Department or North Texas MWD, drawing from Lake Texoma or Lake Lavon through the north Texas distribution.
The very hard 234 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 593 mg/L reflect the Collin County North Texas supply's hard calcareous character — the Cretaceous Austin Chalk and Taylor Marl are calcareous formations in the Texas Blackland Prairie, and the Trinity and Red River drainages concentrate minerals from the Permian evaporite belt to the west (compare McKinney TX: 228/580 in Collin County comparable; Van Alstyne TX: 240/606 in Collin County comparable; Anna consistent very hard from the same Collin County North Texas MWD Cretaceous calcareous supply). The Trinity watershed at Collin County — Cretaceous Austin Chalk (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Cretaceous Taylor Marl (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Permian Evaporite (saline — TDS contributor).
At 234 mg/L with TDS 593, Anna's water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The PFAS level of 8.0 ppt is elevated — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is recommended. Review the City of Anna's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Anna in Collin County draws from the City of Anna Water on the North Texas MWD supply (Collin County, north Texas) — the Trinity watershed at Collin County drains Cretaceous Austin Chalk (calcareous) and Cretaceous Taylor Marl (calcareous) — Texas Collin County North Texas MWD Cretaceous calcareous supply produces very hard water at 234 mg/L with TDS 593 mg/L.