Dumas Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
20.1 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
992.4 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 Dumas, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Dumas | 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 Dumas compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Dumas, Texas | 343.5 mg/L | 10.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Borger, Texas | 271.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Amarillo, Texas | 94.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Canyon, Texas | 382 mg/L | 11.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Pampa, Texas | 295 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Dumas compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Dumas | 343.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Dumas's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Dumas, Texas, in Moore County — the Moore County seat adjacent to Stratford and Dalhart in the north Texas Panhandle — receives its municipal water from the Dumas Water Division, drawing from the Ogallala Aquifer (Moore County) through the north Texas Panhandle water treatment system.
The extremely hard 343.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 992.4 mg/L — nearly identical to Hereford (335.5 mg/L, TDS 960) — confirm the extreme Texas Panhandle Ogallala Aquifer character shared across the region. The Ogallala Aquifer at Moore County is developed in calcareous Miocene Ogallala Formation (calcareous cemented gravel and sand — primary hardness contributor), with Permian Alibates Flint Quarries dolomite and Permian Quartermaster Group evaporitic influence (gypsum and halite dissolution — dominant TDS contributor). The Permian evaporitic concentration and Miocene calcareous input produce the extreme north Texas Panhandle supply.
At 343.5 mg/L with TDS 992, Dumas' 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, appliance lifespans are extremely shortened, and water heaters fail without treatment. The PFAS level of 10.3 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis filter — Moore County Panhandle agricultural PFAS, the north Texas Panhandle military training corridor, and the Ogallala Aquifer PFAS background from agricultural chemical use contribute to Dumas' elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Dumas in Moore County draws from the Dumas Water Division on the Ogallala Aquifer (Moore County, north Texas Panhandle) — the Ogallala at Moore County is hosted in calcareous Miocene Ogallala Formation with evaporitic Permian evaporitic bedrock beneath — Texas Moore County Ogallala Permian evaporitic calcareous aquifer produces extremely hard water at 343.5 mg/L with TDS 992.4 mg/L.