Jacinto City Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
23.3 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1222.3 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 Jacinto City, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Jacinto City | 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 Jacinto City compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Jacinto City, Texas | 398.5 mg/L | 11.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Galena Park, Texas | 414.5 mg/L | 11.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Cloverleaf, Texas | 368.5 mg/L | 10.8 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 |
National Benchmark
How Jacinto City compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Jacinto City | 398.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Jacinto City's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Jacinto City, Texas, in Harris County — a Harris County city adjacent to Houston and Galena Park on the Houston Ship Channel in southeast Harris County — receives its water from the City of Jacinto City Water Department, drawing from the Houston Water system and Gulf Coast groundwater through the southeast Texas distribution.
The extremely hard 398.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 1,222.3 mg/L reflect the Harris County Gulf Coast supply's extreme evaporitic character — the Cretaceous Navarro Formation and Quaternary Gulf Coast alluvium concentrate evaporitic minerals in the Houston Ship Channel industrial corridor, where petroleum-associated brines and ancient marine deposits elevate mineral content to extreme levels (compare Galena Park TX: 393/1206 in Harris County comparable; Houston TX: 403/1238 in Harris County comparable; Jacinto City consistent extremely hard from the same Harris County Houston Water Gulf Coast evaporitic supply). The Gulf Coast supply — Cretaceous Navarro Formation (evaporitic — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Gulf Coast alluvium (highly evaporitic — secondary contributor), and Holocene Ship Channel alluvium (evaporitic — TDS contributor).
At 398.5 mg/L with TDS 1,222, Jacinto City'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 11.5 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review the City of Jacinto City's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Jacinto City in Harris County draws from the Jacinto City Water on the Houston Water supply (Harris County, southeast Texas) — the Gulf Coast draws from Cretaceous Navarro Formation (evaporitic) and Quaternary Gulf Coast alluvium (highly evaporitic) — Texas Harris County Houston Water Gulf Coast evaporitic supply produces extremely hard water at 398.5 mg/L with TDS 1222.3 mg/L.