Forney Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
16.4 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
751.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.75
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 Forney, your appliances are currently losing 37% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Forney | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -73% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Forney compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Forney, Texas | 280 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Seagoville, Texas | 229.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Mesquite, Texas | 413.5 mg/L | 11.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Balch Springs, Texas | 404.5 mg/L | 11.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Rowlett, Texas | 110.5 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Forney compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Forney | 280 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Forney's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Forney, Texas, in Kaufman County — a Kaufman County city adjacent to Terrell and Mesquite, a rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth exurb east of Dallas on US 80 — receives its municipal water from the Forney Water Division or through a regional supply connection to North Texas Water or the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, likely drawing from Lake Tawakoni (Sabine River, Rains-Wood County) or the Trinity River supply system.
The very hard 280 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 751.1 mg/L reflect the east Texas Coastal Plain carbonate character of the Trinity-Sabine supply. The Lake Tawakoni and Trinity system watersheds drain the East Texas Piney Woods and Gulf Coastal Plain — Eocene Wilcox Group (calcareous sand and lignite), Eocene Claiborne Group (calcareous marl), and the Cretaceous Austin Chalk (high-carbonate marine chalk layer). The calcareous Cretaceous-Eocene Coastal Plain strata produce the very hard water characteristic of the East Texas lake supplies.
At 280 mg/L with TDS 751, Forney's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended. Scale builds rapidly in all appliances and plumbing systems. The PFAS level of 9.0 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Dallas-Fort Worth metro PFAS industrial corridor (DFW Airport AFFF, military installations, semiconductor plants), the Kaufman County rapid development PFAS, and the East Texas PFAS background contribute to Forney's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Forney in Kaufman County draws from the Forney Water Division or North Texas Water on the Trinity River system (Lake Tawakoni, Rains-Wood County) — the Trinity drains the East Texas Gulf Coastal Plain (Eocene Wilcox Group, Cretaceous Austin Chalk calcareous) — Texas Trinity River Eocene-Cretaceous calcareous drainage produces very hard water at 280 mg/L with high TDS 751 mg/L in this Kaufman County Texas city.