Nederland Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
257.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.32
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 Nederland, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Nederland | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -33% |
| Washing Machine | 9.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -23% |
| Water Heater | 10.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -28% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Nederland compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ 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 |
| Port Arthur, Texas | 254.5 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Beaumont, Texas | 168 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Nederland compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Nederland | 119 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Nederland's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Nederland, Texas, in Jefferson County — a Jefferson County city adjacent to Port Arthur and Beaumont in the southeast Texas Golden Triangle petrochemical corridor — receives its municipal water from the City of Nederland Water Division or the Lower Neches Valley Authority, drawing from the Neches River (Jefferson County) through the treatment system.
The moderately hard 119 mg/L hardness and TDS of 257.1 mg/L are softer than the extreme Gulf Coast/inland Texas supplies (Bay City: 383 mg/L, South Houston: 269 mg/L), reflecting the east Texas Neches River's predominantly insoluble Eocene-Cretaceous sand geology. The Neches River drains the East Texas Pineywoods — Eocene Wilcox Group (quartz sand — mostly insoluble), Eocene Claiborne Group (slightly calcareous), and Cretaceous Navarro Group (calcareous upper section). The sandy East Texas stratigraphy limits carbonate loading.
At 119 mg/L, Nederland's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Jefferson County Golden Triangle petrochemical complex (one of the highest-density industrial PFAS corridors in Texas: Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange), Nederland industrial facilities, and the southeast Texas PFAS complex contribute to Nederland's readings.
Geology & Source: Nederland in Jefferson County draws from the Jefferson County Water Division on the Neches River (Jefferson County, southeast Texas) — the Neches drains the East Texas Pineywoods (Eocene Wilcox Group, Cretaceous Navarro calcareous) — Texas Jefferson County Neches River Eocene watershed produces moderately hard water at 119 mg/L with TDS 257.1 mg/L in this Jefferson County Texas city.