Snyder Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
20.5 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1020.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.93
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 Snyder, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Snyder | 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 Snyder compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Snyder, Texas | 350.5 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Sweetwater, Texas | 130.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Big Spring, Texas | 213 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Abilene, Texas | 427 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Lubbock, Texas | 324.5 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Snyder compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Snyder | 350.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Snyder's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Snyder, Texas, in Scurry County — a Scurry County city adjacent to Post and Colorado City on the Llano Estacado in west-central Texas — receives its water from the City of Snyder Water Department and the Colorado Municipal Water District, drawing from White River Lake and supplemental Permian Basin groundwater through the west-central Texas distribution.
The extremely hard 350.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 1020.4 mg/L reflect the Scurry County Permian Basin supply's extreme calcareous character — the Permian Clearfork Formation and Glorieta Sandstone are both calcareous-evaporite-bearing formations of the Permian Basin, one of the world's most prolific petroleum-producing regions and also one of its most mineral-rich groundwater zones (compare Post TX: 345/1005 in Garza County comparable; Colorado City TX: 355/1035 in Mitchell County comparable; Snyder consistent extremely hard from the same Scurry County Permian Basin Clearfork calcareous supply). The Permian Basin at Scurry County — Permian Clearfork Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Permian Glorieta Sandstone (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary High Plains alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 350.5 mg/L with TDS 1020, Snyder's water is extremely hard — a whole-house water softener is essential. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking. The PFAS level of 10.5 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter is strongly recommended.
Geology & Source: Snyder in Scurry County draws from the City of Snyder Water on White River Lake reservoir (Scurry County, west-central Texas) — the Permian Basin at Scurry County is developed in Permian Clearfork Formation (highly calcareous) and Permian Glorieta Sandstone (slightly calcareous) — Texas Scurry County Permian Basin White River Lake supply produces extremely hard water at 350.5 mg/L with TDS 1020.4 mg/L.