Burkburnett Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.6 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
159.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.21
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 Burkburnett, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Burkburnett | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -18% |
| Washing Machine | 10.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -11% |
| Water Heater | 12.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -17% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Burkburnett compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Burkburnett, Texas | 78.5 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Wichita Falls, Texas | 408 mg/L | 11.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Lawton, Oklahoma | 78 mg/L | 2.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Vernon, Texas | 394.5 mg/L | 11.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Duncan, Oklahoma | 370.5 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Burkburnett compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Burkburnett | 78.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Burkburnett's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Burkburnett, Texas, in Wichita County — a Wichita County city adjacent to Wichita Falls and Iowa Park on the Red River near the Texas-Oklahoma border — receives its water from the City of Burkburnett Water Department, drawing from the Red River supply through the north Texas distribution.
The soft 78.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 159.3 mg/L are relatively low for north Texas — the Permian Wichita Group is slightly calcareous red bed mudstone, and the Red River's high natural salt content is substantially reduced through treatment, producing softer water than the region's deep Permian brine-influenced wells (compare Wichita Falls TX: 76/154 in Wichita County comparable; Iowa Park TX: 80/163 in Wichita County comparable; Burkburnett consistent soft from the same Wichita County Red River Permian supply). The Red River watershed at Wichita County — Permian Wichita Group (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Red River alluvium (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Red River floodplain sediment (insoluble — minor dilutant).
At 78.5 mg/L with TDS 159, Burkburnett's water is soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.7 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the City of Burkburnett's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Burkburnett in Wichita County draws from the Burkburnett Water on the Red River supply (Wichita County, north Texas) — the Red River watershed at Wichita County drains Permian Wichita Group (slightly calcareous) and Quaternary Red River alluvium (slightly calcareous) — Texas Wichita County Red River Permian supply produces soft water at 78.5 mg/L with TDS 159.3 mg/L.