Cleburne Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
20.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1004.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.92
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 Cleburne, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cleburne | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cleburne compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cleburne, Texas | 346.5 mg/L | 10.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Burleson, Texas | 82 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Crowley, Texas | 329 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Rendon, Texas | 199 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Mansfield, Texas | 153.5 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Cleburne compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cleburne | 346.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cleburne's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cleburne, Texas, the Johnson County seat — a major north Texas Fort Worth suburban city (Cleburne is the Johnson County seat — a significant north Texas city south of Fort Worth in the Brazos River watershed; Cleburne is known as the 'Gateway to the Comanche Peak' area and has a significant railroad heritage (Cleburne is home of one of the most important rail maintenance facilities in the Fort Worth–Dallas metro — the Union Pacific rail yards in Cleburne are a major employer in Johnson County)), a diverse Johnson County community with a significant Hispanic-American, working-class, and railroad industry heritage population, adjacent to Burleson and Alvarado in the north Johnson County Fort Worth suburban corridor, home of Cleburne State Park (one of the most popular state parks in north Texas), and one of the Fort Worth area's growing southern suburban communities — draws its municipal water supply from Lake Pat Cleburne via the City of Cleburne Water Division. Water hardness in Cleburne measures 346.5 mg/L — classified as extremely hard.
Cleburne's extremely hard supply reflects the north Texas Johnson County Cretaceous limestone geology's highly calcareous character. The Nolan River watershed (Lake Pat Cleburne) draws from the Cretaceous Comanche Peak Limestone (highly calcareous marine carbonate). Very limited softening produces the extreme 346.5 mg/L.
At 346.5 mg/L, Cleburne residents face severe hard water challenges. Water softeners and regular appliance descaling are essential. City of Cleburne Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Texas TCEQ and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Reservoir supply from the Lake Pat Cleburne (Nolan River watershed) via the City of Cleburne Water Division — the Johnson County north Texas Fort Worth suburban Cleburne corridor (Cretaceous calcareous Comanche Peak Limestone and Cretaceous calcareous Paluxy Sandstone — the extremely calcareous north Texas Johnson County Cretaceous limestone–marl; very limited softening); extremely hard at 346.5 mg/L in Johnson County.