Levelland Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.5 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
637.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.66
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 Levelland, your appliances are currently losing 33% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Levelland | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -63% |
| Water Heater | 5.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -62% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Levelland compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Levelland, Texas | 247.5 mg/L | 8.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Lubbock, Texas | 324.5 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Plainview, Texas | 366 mg/L | 10.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Clovis, New Mexico | 162 mg/L | 2.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Hobbs, New Mexico | 391.5 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Levelland compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Levelland | 247.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Levelland's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Levelland, Texas, in Hockley County — the Hockley County seat adjacent to Lubbock and Brownfield on the Llano Estacado in northwest Texas — receives its water from the Levelland Water System, drawing from the Ogallala Aquifer and Canadian River Municipal Water Authority imported supply (Hockley County) through the northwest Texas distribution.
The very hard 247.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 637.9 mg/L reflect the northwest Texas Hockley County Llano Estacado Ogallala Aquifer supply's very hard calcareous-evaporitic character — consistent with other Llano Estacado communities (Lubbock: ~246 mg/L; Brownfield: ~248 mg/L) receiving dissolved minerals from the calcareous caliche Ogallala Formation and Permian evaporitic redbeds. The Ogallala Aquifer at Hockley County — Quaternary Ogallala Formation (calcareous caliche — primary hardness contributor), Permian Red Bed evaporitic formations (gypsum — primary TDS contributor), and minor Cretaceous calcareous formations.
At 247.5 mg/L with TDS 637, Levelland's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended and a reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 8.3 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Reese Air Force Base (Lubbock County — former AFFF) and the northwest Texas Llano Estacado corridor contribute to Levelland's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Levelland in Hockley County draws from the Levelland Water System on the Ogallala Aquifer and Canadian River Municipal Water Authority import (Hockley County, northwest Texas Llano Estacado) — the Ogallala at Hockley County drains the Llano Estacado (Quaternary Ogallala Formation — calcareous caliche, Permian evaporitic redbeds) — Texas Hockley County Llano Estacado Ogallala calcareous-evaporitic aquifer produces very hard water at 247.5 mg/L with TDS 637.9 mg/L.