Borger Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
15.9 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
720.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.72
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 Borger, your appliances are currently losing 36% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Borger | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -70% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Borger compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Borger, Texas | 271.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Pampa, Texas | 295 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Dumas, Texas | 343.5 mg/L | 10.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Amarillo, Texas | 94.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Canyon, Texas | 382 mg/L | 11.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Borger compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Borger | 271.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Borger's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Borger, Texas, in Hutchinson County — a Hutchinson County city adjacent to Amarillo and Pampa on the Canadian River in the Texas Panhandle — receives its water from the City of Borger Water, drawing from Lake Meredith or the Canadian River (Hutchinson County) through the Texas Panhandle distribution.
The extremely hard 271.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 720.9 mg/L reflect the Texas Panhandle Hutchinson County Canadian River supply's extreme calcareous character — the Permian Quartermaster Formation gypsum and San Andres Limestone calcareous contacts produce extremely hard water in the Texas Panhandle, compounded by the semi-arid Permian Basin evaporative concentration (compare Woodward OK: 372.5/982 extreme; Florida City FL: 272/852 on the coastal Biscayne). The Canadian River at Hutchinson County — Permian San Andres Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Permian Quartermaster Formation (gypsiferous — primary TDS contributor), and Quaternary Canadian River alluvium (calcareous — secondary contributor).
At 271.5 mg/L with TDS 721, Borger's water is extremely hard. A water softener is essential to prevent severe scale damage. A reverse osmosis system is required for drinking water. The PFAS level of 8.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Hutchinson County Texas Panhandle petrochemical corridor contribute to Borger's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Borger in Hutchinson County draws from the City of Borger Water on Lake Meredith or Canadian River (Hutchinson County, Texas Panhandle) — the Canadian River at Hutchinson County drains the Permian Quartermaster Formation (gypsiferous) and Permian San Andres Limestone (calcareous) — Texas Hutchinson County Canadian River Permian gypsiferous-calcareous supply produces extremely hard water at 271.5 mg/L with TDS 720.9 mg/L.