New Territory Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.4 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
522 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.57
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 New Territory, your appliances are currently losing 28% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In New Territory | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -69% |
| Washing Machine | 5.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -52% |
| Water Heater | 7.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -53% |
Regional Water Comparison
How New Territory compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ New Territory, Texas | 212 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Sugar Land, Texas | 155 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Pecan Grove, Texas | 362 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Four Corners, Texas | 311.5 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Mission Bend, Texas | 173 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How New Territory compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ New Territory | 212 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes New Territory's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
New Territory, Texas, in Fort Bend County — an unincorporated Fort Bend County community adjacent to Sugar Land and Richmond in the southwest Houston metro — receives its water from Fort Bend County Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), drawing from treated surface water (Brazos River system, Fort Bend County) and local groundwater through the southwest Houston distribution.
The very hard 212 mg/L hardness and TDS of 522 mg/L reflect the southwest Houston Fort Bend County supply's intense calcareous character — consistent with other Fort Bend County communities (Sugar Land: ~210 mg/L; Missouri City: ~215 mg/L). The Brazos River at Fort Bend County receives drainage from the Texas Hill Country and Plains — Permian Wichita-Albany evaporitic (gypsum — dominant TDS contributor), Cretaceous Edwards Limestone (calcareous karstic — primary hardness contributor), and Cretaceous Austin Chalk (moderately calcareous). The Permian evaporitic and Cretaceous calcareous inputs produce the very hard Fort Bend County supply.
At 212 mg/L with TDS 522, New Territory's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended. Scale builds rapidly on all surfaces, appliance lifespans are significantly shortened, and water heaters require annual descaling without softening. The PFAS level of 7.6 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Fort Bend County southwest Houston industrial corridor, Ellington Field (Harris County — AFFF), and the Houston metro PFAS background from Galveston Bay area petrochemical complex contribute to New Territory's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: New Territory in Fort Bend County draws from Fort Bend County Municipal Utility Districts on the Brazos River and treated surface supplies (Fort Bend County, southwest Houston metro) — the Brazos at Fort Bend drains the Permian evaporitic beds and Cretaceous calcareous formations of the Texas Hill Country and plains — Texas Fort Bend County Brazos River calcareous supply produces very hard water at 212 mg/L with TDS 522 mg/L.