Roma Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
612.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.64
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 Roma, your appliances are currently losing 32% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Roma | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -80% |
| Washing Machine | 4.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -61% |
| Water Heater | 6 yrs | 15 yrs | -60% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Roma compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Roma, Texas | 240 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Rio Grande City, Texas | 286 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| La Homa, Texas | 170.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Alton, Texas | 189 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Mission, Texas | 172.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Roma compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Roma | 240 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Roma's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Roma, Texas, in Starr County — a Starr County city adjacent to Rio Grande City and Falcon Heights on the Rio Grande in the south Texas border region — receives its water from the City of Roma Water Department, drawing from the Rio Grande through the south Texas border distribution.
The very hard 240 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 612.7 mg/L reflect the Starr County supply's very hard Rio Grande Valley character — the Eocene Wilcox Group and Quaternary Rio Grande alluvium are calcareous-saline formations in the south Texas Gulf Coastal Plain; the Rio Grande at Starr County acquires very hard dissolved mineral content from its extensive Chihuahuan Desert and Mexican Highland drainage (compare Rio Grande City TX: 236/602 in Starr County comparable; Falcon Heights TX: 244/623 in Starr County comparable; Roma consistent very hard from the same Starr County Rio Grande Eocene calcareous supply). The Rio Grande at Starr County — Eocene Wilcox Group (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Rio Grande alluvium (calcareous saline — secondary contributor), and Holocene Rio Grande deltaic sediment (saline — TDS contributor).
At 240 mg/L with TDS 613, Roma's water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The PFAS level of 8.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the City of Roma's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Roma in Starr County draws from the Roma Water on the Rio Grande (Starr County, south Texas) — the south Texas Rio Grande Valley at Starr County draws from Eocene Wilcox Group (calcareous) and Quaternary Rio Grande alluvium (calcareous saline) — Texas Starr County Rio Grande Eocene calcareous supply produces very hard water at 240 mg/L with TDS 612.7 mg/L.