Crowley Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
19.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
934.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.88
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 Crowley, your appliances are currently losing 44% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Crowley | 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 Crowley compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Crowley, Texas | 329 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Burleson, Texas | 82 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Rendon, Texas | 199 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Forest Hill, Texas | 270.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Benbrook, Texas | 238.5 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Crowley compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Crowley | 329 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
Bring Badger-quality water to your Crowley home
Shop water softeners on Amazon.com →
What Makes Crowley's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Crowley, Texas, in Tarrant County — a Tarrant County city adjacent to Burleson and Fort Worth in the south Fort Worth metro — receives its water from the Crowley Water Division via the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), drawing from Cedar Creek Reservoir and Lake Benbrook (Tarrant County) through the Fort Worth metro distribution.
The extremely hard 329 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 934.9 mg/L reflect the north-central Texas TRWD supply's intense Permian evaporitic and Cretaceous calcareous character — nearly identical to other Fort Worth metro TRWD communities (Keller: ~330 mg/L; Haltom City: ~335 mg/L). The TRWD Cedar Creek and Lake Benbrook system receives drainage from north-central Texas — Permian Pease River evaporitic beds (gypsum and halite — dominant TDS contributor migrating into the Trinity Aquifer), Cretaceous Eagle Ford Shale (calcareous), and Cretaceous Austin Chalk (calcareous — primary hardness contributor). The Permian evaporitic dissolution and Cretaceous calcareous input produce the extreme Fort Worth metro supply.
At 329 mg/L with TDS 935, Crowley's water is extremely hard. A water softener is essential, and a reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking water. Scale accumulates very rapidly on all surfaces and appliance lifespans are extremely shortened without treatment. The PFAS level of 10.0 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis filter — Naval Air Station Fort Worth JRB (Tarrant County — AFFF) and the Fort Worth metro industrial corridor contribute to Crowley's elevated PFAS.
Geology & Source: Crowley in Tarrant County draws from the Crowley Water Division on Tarrant Regional Water District supplies — Cedar Creek Reservoir and Lake Benbrook (Tarrant County, north-central Texas) — the Cedar Creek and Benbrook reservoirs receive Permian evaporitic and Cretaceous calcareous drainage — Texas Tarrant County Cedar Creek-Benbrook Reservoir Permian-Cretaceous calcareous supply produces extremely hard water at 329 mg/L with TDS 934.9 mg/L.