Timberwood Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
175.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.23
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 Timberwood Park, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Timberwood Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 10.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -19% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Timberwood Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Timberwood Park, Texas | 85.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Live Oak, Texas | 243 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Converse, Texas | 126.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Universal City, Texas | 322.5 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Boerne, Texas | 140 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Timberwood Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Timberwood Park | 85.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Timberwood Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Timberwood Park, Texas, in Bexar County — a Bexar County community adjacent to San Antonio in north Bexar County — receives its water from the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), drawing from the Edwards Aquifer (Bexar County) through the San Antonio metro distribution.
The moderately soft 85.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 175.4 mg/L are notably softer than many central Texas communities — reflecting SAWS's blend of Edwards Aquifer spring water and Canyon Lake (Guadalupe River) supply, with the Edwards contributing moderate calcareous dissolution but SAWS treating and blending the supply to produce softer final water than the raw Edwards Aquifer chemistry would suggest (compare Lockhart TX at 277 mg/L on a harder untreated south Texas supply). The Bexar County SAWS supply — Cretaceous Edwards Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Canyon Lake Guadalupe River (moderately calcareous — blended supply), and water treatment softening (reduced — TDS contributor).
At 85.5 mg/L, Timberwood Park's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and bathroom fixtures need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Lackland Air Force Base (Bexar County — AFFF) and the San Antonio Bexar County industrial corridor contribute to Timberwood Park's readings.
Geology & Source: Timberwood Park in Bexar County draws from the San Antonio Water System on the Edwards Aquifer (Bexar County, south-central Texas) — the Edwards Aquifer at Bexar County is developed in Cretaceous Edwards Limestone (calcareous) and Cretaceous Georgetown Formation (calcareous) — Texas Bexar County Edwards Aquifer Cretaceous calcareous blended supply produces moderately soft water at 85.5 mg/L with TDS 175.4 mg/L.