Port Neches Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
15.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
678.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.69
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 Port Neches, your appliances are currently losing 35% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Port Neches | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4 yrs | 12 yrs | -67% |
| Water Heater | 5.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -65% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Port Neches compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Port Neches, Texas | 259.5 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Nederland, Texas | 119 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately 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 Port Neches compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Port Neches | 259.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Port Neches's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Port Neches, Texas, in Jefferson County — a Jefferson County city adjacent to Port Arthur and Beaumont on the Neches River in southeast Texas — receives its water from the Port Neches Water system, drawing from the Neches River or Gulf Coast Aquifer (Jefferson County) through the southeast Texas distribution.
The very hard 259.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 678.7 mg/L reflect the southeast Texas Jefferson County Neches River supply's very hard calcareous character — the Cretaceous Woodbine Formation and Pleistocene Beaumont Formation calcareous contacts contribute significant hardness, compounded by the coastal Southeast Texas evaporative concentration and saltwater intrusion from the Neches-Sabine estuary (compare Santa Fe TX: 146/328 in Galveston County; Port Neches significantly harder from the deeper Jefferson County coastal aquifer). The Neches River at Jefferson County — Pleistocene Beaumont Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Cretaceous Woodbine Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and coastal saltwater mixing (chloride — major TDS contributor).
At 259.5 mg/L with TDS 679, Port Neches' water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended to prevent rapid scale buildup. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 8.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Jefferson County southeast Texas petrochemical corridor (Beaumont-Port Arthur refinery district) contribute to Port Neches' elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Port Neches in Jefferson County draws from the Port Neches Water on the Neches River (Jefferson County, southeast Texas) — the Neches River at Jefferson County drains the East Texas Basin (Pleistocene Beaumont Formation — slightly calcareous) and coastal saltwater mixing (chloride) — Texas Jefferson County Neches River Pleistocene calcareous coastal supply produces very hard water at 259.5 mg/L with TDS 678.7 mg/L.