Galena Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
24.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1292.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$1.00
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 Galena Park, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Galena Park | 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 Galena Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Galena Park, Texas | 414.5 mg/L | 11.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Jacinto City, Texas | 398.5 mg/L | 11.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Pasadena, Texas | 301 mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| South Houston, Texas | 269 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Cloverleaf, Texas | 368.5 mg/L | 10.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Galena Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Galena Park | 414.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Galena Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Galena Park, Texas, in Harris County — a Harris County city adjacent to Jacinto City and Cloverleaf near the Houston Ship Channel in the east Houston industrial district — receives its water from the Galena Park Water System or Harris County Municipal Utility District, drawing from blended Trinity River and Gulf Coast groundwater through the southeast Texas distribution.
The extremely hard 414.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 1292.8 mg/L make Galena Park among the hardest water supplies in the dataset — the Cretaceous Navarro Formation is a highly calcareous chalk and marl formation in southeast Texas, while the Quaternary Gulf Coastal plain alluvium concentrates evaporitic minerals including sulfates, chlorides, and carbonates from the Cretaceous seaway evaporite deposits (compare Jacinto City TX: 407/1271 in Harris County comparable; Cloverleaf TX: 420/1312 in Harris County comparable; Galena Park consistent extremely hard from the same Harris County Trinity River Gulf Coast Cretaceous evaporitic supply). The Gulf Coast supply — Cretaceous Navarro Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Gulf Coastal plain alluvium (evaporitic — secondary contributor), and Holocene Houston Ship Channel alluvium (evaporitic — TDS contributor).
At 414.5 mg/L with TDS 1293, Galena Park's water is extremely hard — a whole-house water softener is essential. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking due to the very high TDS. The PFAS level of 11.8 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Harris County Houston Ship Channel industrial district is a known PFAS source.
Geology & Source: Galena Park in Harris County draws from the Harris County Water on the Trinity River supply (Harris County, southeast Texas) — the Texas Gulf Coast at Harris County draws from Cretaceous Navarro Formation (highly calcareous) and Quaternary Gulf Coastal plain alluvium (evaporitic) — Texas Harris County Trinity River Gulf Coast Cretaceous evaporitic supply produces extremely hard water at 414.5 mg/L with TDS 1292.8 mg/L.