New Caney Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
~120–179 mg/L
Hardestimated · not lab-verified
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
114 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.40
energy & soap waste
Source: See methodology section below · 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 New Caney, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In New Caney | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 9.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -20% |
| Water Heater | 12 yrs | 15 yrs | -20% |
Regional Water Comparison
How New Caney compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ New Caney, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 0 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Atascocita, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Humble, Texas | ≈ 180+ mg/L | 30.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Spring, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| The Woodlands, Texas | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 0 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How New Caney compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ New Caney | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes New Caney's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
New Caney Municipal Utility District (New Caney MUD) serves approximately 11,363 residents in New Caney, Texas, located in Montgomery County. The utility sources its drinking water exclusively from groundwater supplies drawn from the regional underground aquifer system underlying southeast Texas. Water is treated and distributed from facilities at 23696 Roberts Road, New Caney, TX 77357. The district publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report detailing water quality parameters, and residents may contact the utility directly at 281-689-2327 for service or water quality inquiries.
The New Caney water supply originates from the Gulf Coastal Plain aquifer system underlying southeast Texas. This groundwater passes through mineral-rich geological formations dominated by limestone and dolomite-bearing strata typical of the region's subsurface geology. As water percolates through these carbonate-rich rock formations, it dissolves significant quantities of calcium and magnesium, resulting in a naturally hard water supply characteristic of the area's hydrogeology.
New Caney's water is classified as hard, with documented hardness at 161 parts per million (ppm), equivalent to 9.3 grains per gallon. Residents commonly experience scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, and appliances, along with reduced soap effectiveness and spotting on dishes and glassware. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality confirms this hardness classification. A water softener is strongly recommended, with settings of 9–10 grains advised for New Caney MUD customers. The utility reports compliance with federal legal limits; contaminants including Trichlorotrifluoroethane, Di-n-butyl phthalate, 1,4-Dioxane, and Mercury (inorganic) have been detected above EPA MCLGs, though within legal thresholds.
Geology & Source: Gulf Coastal Plain aquifer — limestone and dolomite-bearing strata of southeast Texas; carbonate dissolution of calcium and magnesium produces naturally hard groundwater (documented at 161 ppm / 9.3 gpg)
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for New Caney is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.
Water Hardness
Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.
pH
Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.
TDS — Total Dissolved Solids
Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.
PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.
Lead
Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Appliance Lifespan
Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.