Palestine Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
553.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.59
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 Palestine, your appliances are currently losing 30% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Palestine | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -73% |
| Washing Machine | 5.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -55% |
| Water Heater | 6.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -55% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Palestine compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Palestine, Texas | 222 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Jacksonville, Texas | 420 mg/L | 11.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Athens, Texas | 331 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Tyler, Texas | 271 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Corsicana, Texas | 189.5 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Palestine compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Palestine | 222 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Palestine's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County — the Anderson County seat adjacent to Frankston in east Texas, a historic railroad junction city in the Piney Woods Gulf Coastal Plain, known for its azalea trails — receives its municipal water from the Palestine Water Division, drawing from Lake Palestine (Neches River, Anderson County) through the Palestine municipal treatment plant.
The hard 222 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 553.8 mg/L reflect the Neches River watershed's East Texas Gulf Coastal Plain calcareous character. Lake Palestine receives the Neches River drainage from the East Texas Piney Woods — Eocene Wilcox Group (Carrizo Sand — calcareous), Eocene Claiborne Group (calcareous marine sediment), and Cretaceous Navarro Group (calcareous marl and chalk). The calcareous Eocene-Cretaceous Coastal Plain strata produce the hard water characteristic of the East Texas lake supplies.
At 222 mg/L with TDS 554, Palestine's water is hard — scale builds rapidly in appliances and plumbing. A water softener is strongly recommended. The PFAS level of 7.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Jacksonville (Cherokee County — East Texas PFAS industrial corridor), Camp Mabry (Austin — Texas National Guard AFFF legacy in the Neches watershed), and the East Texas Gulf Coastal Plain PFAS background contribute to Palestine's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Palestine in Anderson County draws from the Palestine Water Division on Palestine Lake (Neches River, Anderson County) — the Neches drains the East Texas Gulf Coastal Plain (Eocene Wilcox Group calcareous sand, Cretaceous Navarro Group marl) — Texas East Texas Gulf Coastal Plain Eocene-Cretaceous calcareous drainage produces hard water at 222 mg/L with high TDS 554 mg/L in this Anderson County Texas city.