What makes Houston water so hard, and what to do about it:
If you’ve lived in Houston for even a few weeks, you’ve probably noticed it:
- The white spots on dishes.
- The filmy shower glass.
- The dry skin after every rinse.
- The stiff laundry, even with fabric softener.
That’s hard water—and Houston’s got plenty of it.
🧪 what is “hard” water?
Hard water means your water contains high levels of calcium, magnesium, and other minerals.
Soap doesn’t lather well
Skin and hair dry out
Mineral deposits clog pipes and water heaters
Dishes and faucets get that cloudy white buildup
Appliances lose efficiency—and lifespan
Houston’s water sources naturally carry a high mineral load, and our region’s aging infrastructure only adds to the problem.
In fact, depending on your neighborhood, water hardness can range from moderate to extreme—and city treatment doesn’t remove these minerals in fact they add in things like chloramines to “clean” the water but it actually just puts more chemicals in your water that must be purified out.
🧂 what can you do about it?
The most effective way to treat hard water is with a water softener.
A traditional water softener removes calcium and magnesium through a process called ion exchange, replacing them with sodium or potassium ions. The result? Soft water that feels silky, rinses clean, and helps protect your plumbing and appliances.
Benefits you’ll notice right away:
Softer skin and hair
Spot-free dishes and glassware
Cleaner laundry
Longer-lasting water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines
Fewer plumbing repairs over time
Some Houston homeowners also combine a softener + reverse osmosis (R.O.) system for complete protection—soft water throughout the house, and purified drinking water at the kitchen sink.
We’ll check your water hardness, walk you through your options, and build a custom system to fix hard water at the source—no more guessing, no more buildup.
PS. We have over 30 years experience in bringing clean water to the Houston Homeowners. Our reviews speak for themselves! If you want clean drinking water from your faucet, contact us at 281-495-4420 to schedule your free water test today.