El Campo Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.1 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
404 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.46
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 El Campo, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In El Campo | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -54% |
| Washing Machine | 7.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -40% |
| Water Heater | 8.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -42% |
Regional Water Comparison
How El Campo compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ El Campo, Texas | 173 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Bay City, Texas | 383 mg/L | 11.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Rosenberg, Texas | 70.5 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Richmond, Texas | 264 mg/L | 8.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Port Lavaca, Texas | 258.5 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How El Campo compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ El Campo | 173 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes El Campo's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
El Campo, Texas, in Wharton County — a Wharton County city adjacent to Bay City and Wharton on the Colorado River coastal plain in south-central Texas — receives its water from the City of El Campo Water Department, drawing from the Colorado River and supplemental Gulf Coastal Plain wells through the south-central Texas distribution.
The hard 173 mg/L hardness and TDS of 404 mg/L reflect the Wharton County Colorado River Coastal Plain supply's hard calcareous character — the Eocene Yegua Formation marine sediments and Quaternary Beaumont Formation alluvium both contribute dissolved calcium and sulfate minerals to the south Texas coastal water supply (compare Bay City TX: 170/396 in Matagorda County comparable; Wharton TX: 176/412 in Wharton County comparable; El Campo consistent hard from the same Wharton County Colorado River Gulf Coastal Plain supply). The Gulf Coastal Plain — Eocene Yegua Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Beaumont Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene Colorado River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 173 mg/L with TDS 404, El Campo's water is hard — scale builds in appliances and fixtures over months. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the City of El Campo's annual water quality report for the latest monitoring data.
Geology & Source: El Campo in Wharton County draws from the El Campo Water on the Colorado River (Wharton County, south-central Texas) — the Gulf Coastal Plain at Wharton County is underlain by Eocene Yegua Formation (slightly calcareous) and Quaternary Beaumont Formation (calcareous) — Texas Wharton County Colorado River Gulf Coastal Plain supply produces hard water at 173 mg/L with TDS 404 mg/L.