Pampa Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
17.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
805.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.79
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 Pampa, your appliances are currently losing 39% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Pampa | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Pampa compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pampa, Texas | 295 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Borger, Texas | 271.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Amarillo, Texas | 94.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Dumas, Texas | 343.5 mg/L | 10.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Canyon, Texas | 382 mg/L | 11.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Pampa compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pampa | 295 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Pampa's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Pampa, Texas, in Gray County — the Gray County seat adjacent to McLean in the Texas Panhandle, a historic oil-gas city on the Canadian River in the High Plains — receives its municipal water from the City of Pampa Water Division, drawing from Lake Pampa (Canadian River, Gray County) or the Ogallala Aquifer through municipal wells in the Texas High Plains.
The extremely hard 295 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 805.7 mg/L reflect the Texas Panhandle's Permian evaporite and Ogallala caliche character. The Canadian River at Pampa drains the Texas Panhandle — the Permian Quartermaster Formation (red-bed calcareous-evaporite — major hardness contributor), the Permian Whitehorse Group (gypsiferous evaporite — sulfate dissolved solids), and the Pliocene Ogallala Formation (caliche carbonate hardpan — calcium carbonate). The Texas Panhandle Permian evaporite bedrock is the dominant source of the exceptionally high hardness and TDS.
At 295 mg/L with TDS 805, Pampa's water is extremely hard. A water softener is essential. Scale builds on all surfaces immediately, appliance lifespans are severely shortened without softening, and water heaters require annual flushing and anode rod replacement. The PFAS level of 9.3 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — Cannon Air Force Base (Curry County, NM — AFFF in the Canadian River headwaters), the Texas Panhandle PFAS industrial corridor, and the High Plains agricultural PFAS background contribute to Pampa's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Pampa in Gray County draws from the Pampa Water Division on the Canadian River watershed (Lake Pampa, Gray County) or the Ogallala Aquifer wells — the Canadian River drains the Texas Panhandle (Permian Quartermaster Formation evaporite-calcareous, Ogallala caliche) — Texas Panhandle Permian evaporite and Ogallala caliche drainage produces extremely hard water at 295 mg/L with very high TDS 805.7 mg/L in this Gray County Texas city.