How does Burleson's water compare to the national average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Burleson (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L softer than average.

Burleson Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

hard

~120–179 mg/L

Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

reservoir

pH Level

7.4

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.001 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

167.3 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.40

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

hard~120–179 mg/LHard · est.

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 Burleson, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Burleson	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	6.8 yrs	8.5 yrs	-20%
Washing Machine	9.6 yrs	12 yrs	-20%
Water Heater	12 yrs	15 yrs	-20%

Regional Water Comparison

How Burleson compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Burleson, Texas	≈ 120–179 mg/L	32.2 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Crowley, Texas	≈ 120–179 mg/L	11 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Rendon, Texas	≈ 180+ mg/L	7.3 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	reservoir
Forest Hill, Texas	≈ 180+ mg/L	41.1 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	reservoir
Mansfield, Texas	105 mg/L	41.5 ppt	🟡 Moderately Hard	reservoir

National Benchmark

How Burleson compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Burleson	≈ 120–179 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Burleson's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: ReservoirTDS: 167.3 mg/LpH: 7.4

The City of Burleson utility serves Tarrant and Johnson counties in Texas, purchasing all drinking water from the City of Fort Worth. Fort Worth sources from multiple reservoirs — Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Bridgeport, Richland Chambers Reservoir, Cedar Creek Reservoir, Lake Benbrook, and the Clear Fork Trinity River. No local treatment plants are operated; water arrives pre-treated by Fort Worth using chloramines, chlorine, hypochlorite, and ozone for disinfection.

The supply originates in the Trinity River watershed, spanning North Texas with reservoirs impounded on tributaries of the West Fork Trinity River. Underlying Cretaceous limestone formations — including the Paluxy, Glen Rose, and Walnut formations from the Trinity Group — dominate the geology. These carbonate rocks dissolve over time, imparting a mineralized character to the surface waters, with natural leaching of alkaline earth metals shaping a hard water chemistry across the aquifer-influenced drainage basin.

Scale buildup occurs in appliances like water heaters, dishwashers, and coffee makers, reducing efficiency and lifespan. Faucets and fixtures may develop chalky deposits, and laundry requires extra detergent. Regular vinegar descaling, low-flow aerators, and scale-inhibiting filters help mitigate issues; a water softener is recommended to protect plumbing and improve soap efficiency. The utility scores 70/100 for quality, with 3 contaminants exceeding EPA health guidelines — including haloacetic acids (HAA5, HAA6Br, HAA9) and manganese. Treatment by Fort Worth includes disinfection; residents should monitor via Drinking Water Watch.

Geology & Source: Trinity River watershed; Cretaceous limestone formations — Paluxy, Glen Rose, and Walnut from the Trinity Group — underlie North Texas reservoirs; fractured limestone leaches calcium and magnesium, producing a hard surface supply

Other Texas Water Reports

Crowley

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Rendon

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Forest Hill

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Mansfield

105 mg/L

🟡 Moderately Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burleson's water safe to drink?

Yes. Burleson's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Burleson?

At ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), Burleson's water will cause significant limescale on kettles, washing machines, and water heaters. A water softener or descaler is strongly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and reduce energy bills by up to 20%.

How does Burleson compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Burleson (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Burleson is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.