Highland Village Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
~120–179 mg/L
Hardestimated · not lab-verified
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
173 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.40
energy & soap waste
Source: See methodology section below · 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 Highland Village, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Highland Village | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 9.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -20% |
| Water Heater | 12 yrs | 15 yrs | -20% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Highland Village compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Highland Village, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 97.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Corinth, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 79.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Lewisville, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 140.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Flower Mound, Texas | ≈ 180+ mg/L | 290.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Little Elm, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 64.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Highland Village compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Highland Village | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Highland Village's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
The City of Highland Village Water Company serves approximately 16,593 residents in Highland Village, Texas, Denton County, north of Dallas-Fort Worth. Water is sourced from purchased surface water mainly from Lewisville Lake and self-supplied groundwater from the Trinity Aquifer. The utility is located at 1000 Highland Village Road, Highland Village, TX 75077, with contact at 972-899-5090 or 972-899-5132. Treatment involves disinfection using chloramines. The system is rated as a 'Superior Public Water Supply' by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and complies with annual reporting via its Consumer Confidence Report.
Highland Village's water draws from the Trinity River watershed, with surface supplies from Lewisville Lake—a reservoir formed by Lewisville Dam on the Elm Fork branch—and groundwater from the Trinity Aquifer. This aquifer spans Cretaceous formations like the Glen Rose Limestone and Travis Peak Group, characteristic of North Texas geology. The limestone-dominated strata and calcareous soils in the region dissolve into the water, yielding a hard supply with elevated mineral content from calcium and magnesium.
Scale buildup becomes a significant issue in Highland Village, clogging pipes, reducing water heater efficiency by up to 20-30%, and leaving spots on dishes and fixtures. Appliances like water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and coffee makers are most affected, where mineral deposits shorten lifespan and increase energy costs. To mitigate these effects, regular vinegar descaling, installing sediment filters, and flushing water heaters biannually are recommended. A water softener is also recommended, ideally keeping hardness below 7 gpg (120 mg/L) for optimal home use, preventing soap scum and dry skin. The 2026 water quality report notes contaminants exceeding EPA health-based guidelines, and residents can contact the Utility Department at 972-317-2989 for source water assessments.
Geology & Source: Trinity Aquifer - Cretaceous-age formations; Woodbine, Trinity Group sands, Glen Rose Limestone; calcium and magnesium-bearing limestones and dolomites
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Highland Village is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.
Water Hardness
Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.
pH
Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.
TDS — Total Dissolved Solids
Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.
PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.
Lead
Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Appliance Lifespan
Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.