Fairview Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
21.5 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1094.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.98
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 Fairview, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fairview | 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 Fairview compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fairview, Texas | 368.5 mg/L | 10.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| McKinney, Texas | 320.5 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Allen, Texas | 152.5 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Murphy, Texas | 428 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Plano, Texas | 171 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Fairview compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fairview | 368.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fairview's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fairview, Texas, in Collin County — a Collin County town adjacent to Allen and McKinney in the north Dallas suburbs — receives its water from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), drawing from Lake Lavon through the north Texas distribution.
The extremely hard 368.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 1,094.5 mg/L reflect the Collin County supply's extreme Cretaceous chalk character — the Cretaceous Austin Chalk and Eagle Ford Formation are calcareous formations in the Texas Blackland Prairie; Lake Lavon and the NTMWD supply acquires extreme dissolved mineral content from the east Texas Cretaceous chalk geology, producing some of the hardest water in the Dallas metroplex (compare Allen TX: 364/1082 in Collin County comparable; McKinney TX: 372/1107 in Collin County comparable; Fairview consistent extremely hard from the same Collin County Lake Lavon Cretaceous calcareous supply). The Lake Lavon supply — Cretaceous Austin Chalk (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Cretaceous Eagle Ford Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Blackland Prairie alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 368.5 mg/L with TDS 1,095, Fairview's water is extremely hard — a whole-house water softener is essential. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking due to very high TDS. The PFAS level of 10.9 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review NTMWD's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Fairview in Collin County draws from the North Texas Municipal Water District on the Lake Lavon supply (Collin County, north Texas) — the east Texas Blackland Prairie at Collin County draws from Cretaceous Austin Chalk (calcareous) and Cretaceous Eagle Ford Formation (calcareous) — Texas Collin County Lake Lavon Cretaceous calcareous supply produces extremely hard water at 368.5 mg/L with TDS 1094.5 mg/L.