Lumberton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
24.9 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1342 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 Lumberton, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lumberton | 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 Lumberton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lumberton, Texas | 425.5 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Beaumont, Texas | 168 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Nederland, Texas | 119 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Port Neches, Texas | 259.5 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Groves, Texas | 409.5 mg/L | 11.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Lumberton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lumberton | 425.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lumberton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lumberton, Texas, in Hardin County — a Hardin County city adjacent to Beaumont and Port Arthur on the Neches River in southeast Texas — receives its water from the City of Lumberton Water, drawing from the Neches River (Hardin County) through the southeast Texas distribution.
The extremely hard 425.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 1342 mg/L place Lumberton among the very hardest water communities in this dataset — the Cretaceous Woodbine Formation and Pleistocene Beaumont Formation produce extremely hard calcareous water in the southeast Texas Gulf Coast, compounded by the Hardin County petrochemical evaporative concentration (compare Ottawa KS: 367/1128 comparable; Lumberton among the hardest in the dataset at the southeast Texas Gulf Coast Hardin County supply). The Neches River at Hardin County — Cretaceous Woodbine Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pleistocene Beaumont Formation (highly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Gulf Coast evaporative concentration (calcareous — primary TDS contributor).
At 425.5 mg/L with TDS 1342, Lumberton's water is extremely hard. A water softener is essential to prevent severe scale damage. A reverse osmosis system is required for drinking water. The PFAS level of 12.1 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Hardin County southeast Texas petrochemical and industrial corridor contribute to Lumberton's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Lumberton in Hardin County draws from the City of Lumberton Water on the Neches River (Hardin County, southeast Texas) — the Neches River at Hardin County drains the Gulf Coast (Cretaceous Woodbine Formation — calcareous) and Pleistocene Beaumont Formation (highly calcareous) — Texas Hardin County Neches River Cretaceous-Pleistocene highly calcareous supply produces extremely hard water at 425.5 mg/L with TDS 1342 mg/L.