Saginaw Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
408.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.47
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 Saginaw, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Saginaw | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -55% |
| Washing Machine | 7.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -41% |
| Water Heater | 8.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -43% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Saginaw compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Saginaw, Texas | 174.5 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Watauga, Texas | 187.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Haltom City, Texas | 125 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Keller, Texas | 376.5 mg/L | 11 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| North Richland Hills, Texas | 314 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Saginaw compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Saginaw | 174.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Saginaw's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Saginaw, Texas, in Tarrant County north of Fort Worth — a fast-growing Fort Worth suburb along the I-35W corridor adjacent to Lake Worth and the Eagle Mountain Lake watershed — receives its municipal water from the City of Saginaw Water Division or through purchase from Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) or Fort Worth Water, which draws from Eagle Mountain Lake and the Richland-Chambers Reservoir complex. The TRWD manages a multi-reservoir system serving the northern Tarrant County suburban communities.
The moderately hard 174.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 408.5 mg/L reflect the Tarrant County supply's Cretaceous carbonate character — somewhat softer than the Fort Worth core supply (Benbrook 238.5 mg/L) because of the blended multi-reservoir system and the softer Richland-Chambers Reservoir inputs. The Eagle Mountain Lake watershed drains the Cretaceous Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations of the Fort Worth Basin in northern Tarrant County — the same Cretaceous calcareous sequence producing hard water throughout the DFW metroplex. However, Richland-Chambers Reservoir (in Freestone and Navarro Counties) drains different Cretaceous rock units in eastern Texas, contributing a somewhat softer, less carbonate-loaded supply that blends with the harder Eagle Mountain supply to produce the moderately hard Saginaw finished water.
At 174.5 mg/L, Saginaw's water is moderately hard — consistent with the northern Tarrant County supply profile. Scale builds in kettles and coffee machines within weeks to months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and bathroom fixtures develop calcium deposits. Quarterly descaling of heating appliances is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Fort Worth metro's Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (NAS Fort Worth JRB) and Carswell Air Force Base (historical name), the TRWD reservoir supply chain's PFAS loading, and the northern Tarrant County suburban industrial corridor contribute to the elevated Tarrant County PFAS baseline.
Geology & Source: Saginaw in Tarrant County draws from the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) or Fort Worth Water treating Eagle Mountain Lake and Richland-Chambers Reservoir — the TRWD watershed drains Tarrant County Cretaceous Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk carbonate and calcareous formations — Cretaceous carbonate and calcareous shale drainage produces moderately hard water at 174.5 mg/L with TDS 409 mg/L in this Fort Worth-area suburb.