Clute Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
21.8 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1115.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$1.00
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 Clute, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Clute | 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 Clute compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Clute, Texas | 373.5 mg/L | 11 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Lake Jackson, Texas | 265 mg/L | 8.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Freeport, Texas | 355 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Angleton, Texas | 233.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Alvin, Texas | 194 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Clute compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Clute | 373.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Clute's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Clute, Texas, in Brazoria County — a Brazoria County city adjacent to Lake Jackson and Freeport in the Brazosport area of the Texas Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor — receives its water from the Brazoria County Water Control and Improvement District or Brazosport Water Authority, drawing from the Brazos River and coastal groundwater through the southeast Texas distribution.
The extremely hard 373.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 1115.1 mg/L reflect the Brazoria County lower Brazos supply's extreme calcareous-saline character — the Cretaceous Austin Chalk is highly calcareous, and the Permian Evaporite belt in the upper Brazos drainage contributes significant dissolved solids that concentrate as water flows downstream through the semi-arid Texas plains (compare Lake Jackson TX: 365/1090 in Brazoria County comparable; Freeport TX: 378/1130 in Brazoria County comparable; Clute consistent extremely hard from the same Brazoria County lower Brazos River Cretaceous-Permian calcareous supply). The lower Brazos watershed — Cretaceous Austin Chalk (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Permian Evaporite (highly saline — TDS contributor), and Quaternary Brazos delta alluvium (calcareous — secondary hardness).
At 373.5 mg/L with TDS 1115, Clute's water is extremely hard — a whole-house water softener is essential. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking. The PFAS level of 11.0 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Brazoria County Texas Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor (one of the most PFAS-contaminated areas in the US) contributes to Clute's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Clute in Brazoria County draws from the Brazoria County Water on the Brazos River (Brazoria County, southeast Texas) — the lower Brazos at Brazoria County drains Cretaceous Austin Chalk (calcareous) and Permian Evaporite deposits (highly saline) — Texas Brazoria County lower Brazos River Cretaceous-Permian calcareous supply produces extremely hard water at 373.5 mg/L with TDS 1115.1 mg/L.