Channelview Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
~120–179 mg/L
Hardestimated · not lab-verified
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
191 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.40
energy & soap waste
Source: See methodology section below · 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 Channelview, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Channelview | 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 Channelview compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Channelview, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 11.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cloverleaf, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 10.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Deer Park, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 71.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Jacinto City, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 0 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Galena Park, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 179.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Channelview compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Channelview | ≈ 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 Channelview's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
HARRIS COUNTY WCID 21 (Water Control and Improvement District 21) provides drinking water to Channelview, Texas, in Harris County. The utility sources surface water from reservoirs in the Trinity River basin, primarily Lake Livingston and Lake Houston, with water treated at facilities managed by regional providers including the City of Houston's Northeast Water Purification Plant. The service area covers Channelview and surrounding communities in eastern Harris County; emergency contact: 281-452-0211; mailing address: 15808 Avenue C, Channelview, TX 77530.
The supply draws from the Trinity River watershed, which spans eastern Texas with tributaries feeding major reservoirs. Geology includes Cenozoic coastal plain sediments overlying Cretaceous limestone formations such as the Edwards Group, prevalent upstream in contributing areas. These carbonate rock layers release calcium and magnesium minerals into surface waters as water percolates through limestone and alluvial deposits, resulting in a hard supply character shaped by the watershed's mineral-rich bedrock without reliance on local groundwater aquifers.
Hard water leads to scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and faucets, reducing efficiency and increasing energy use. Visible mineral deposits form on fixtures, and soap efficiency decreases. Regular deliming and flushing of appliances is advised; a water softener is recommended to protect plumbing and improve soap efficiency while preventing soap scum. Water quality meets all EPA Maximum Contaminant Level Goals with no recent violations; PFAS monitoring shows no compounds above health-based guidelines, and surface water is treated via coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.
Geology & Source: Trinity River watershed, Gulf Coast — Lake Livingston and Lake Houston; Quaternary alluvium over Cretaceous Edwards Group limestone; carbonate dissolution elevates calcium and magnesium, yielding hard surface water
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Channelview is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.
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.
pH
Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.
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.
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.
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.
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.