Mineral Wells Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.4 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
371 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.43
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 Mineral Wells, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Mineral Wells | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -49% |
| Washing Machine | 7.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -37% |
| Water Heater | 9.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -39% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Mineral Wells compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Mineral Wells, Texas | 161.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Weatherford, Texas | 209 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Stephenville, Texas | 87 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| White Settlement, Texas | 388.5 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Benbrook, Texas | 238.5 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Mineral Wells compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Mineral Wells | 161.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Mineral Wells's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Mineral Wells, Texas, in Palo Pinto County — the Palo Pinto County seat on Palo Pinto Creek west of Fort Worth — famous for its Baker Hotel and historic mineral spring waters — receives its municipal water from the Mineral Wells Water Division, drawing from Lake Palo Pinto (Palo Pinto County) through the north-central Texas water treatment system.
The hard 161.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 371 mg/L reflect the north-central Texas Lake Palo Pinto supply's Pennsylvanian calcareous character — consistent with the region's exposed Pennsylvanian limestone geology. Lake Palo Pinto drains the Palo Pinto Mountains — Pennsylvanian Palo Pinto Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pennsylvanian Strawn Formation (calcareous shale and limestone), and Pennsylvanian Canyon Group calcareous beds. The Pennsylvanian calcareous dissolution produces the hard north-central Texas supply, and the historic "mineral" character of local spring waters reflects the naturally high dissolved mineral content from these same Pennsylvanian formations.
At 161.5 mg/L, Mineral Wells' water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 6.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Naval Air Station Fort Worth JRB (Tarrant County — AFFF) and the north-central Texas military aviation corridor contribute to Mineral Wells' readings.
Geology & Source: Mineral Wells in Palo Pinto County draws from the Mineral Wells Water Division on Lake Palo Pinto (Palo Pinto County, north-central Texas) — Lake Palo Pinto drains the Palo Pinto Mountains (Pennsylvanian Palo Pinto Limestone calcareous, Pennsylvanian Strawn Formation calcareous) — Texas Palo Pinto County Lake Palo Pinto Pennsylvanian calcareous limestone watershed produces hard water at 161.5 mg/L with TDS 371 mg/L.