Hardness
Moderately Hard
76.2 PPM · 4.5 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Hitchcock, TX 77563
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Galveston County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- City Of Hitchcock
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Galveston County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
1 active health-based record
Lead 90th percentile
7.8e-4 mg/L
5% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 8,346 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
76.2 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
76.2
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
4.5
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 76.2 PPM, mineral scale can build up on fixtures and heating elements, reduce soap lather, and leave visible spotting. Hardness is primarily an aesthetic and appliance concern—not itself a tap-water safety rating.
USGS sites used
11
Nearest site
32.2 mi
Observation range
Jan 14, 2016–May 19, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: Lynchburg Res nr Intake Structure nr Baytown, TX (Lake, Reservoir, Impoundment).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 77563 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Hitchcock median
76 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 76.2–76.2 PPM
Texas median
111 PPM
35 PPM lower1019 indexed ZIP readings · Range 5.4–500.5 PPM
EPA benchmark screen
Contaminant snapshot
Available numerical results from associated SDWIS community water systems, compared with the applicable action level or federal MCL. Federal measured-value coverage is incomplete.
1 pass2 fail
Lead (PB90)
7.8e-4 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 2026
Copper (CU90)
1.53 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 1993
Numerical coverage
3 comparable results
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 7.8e-4
EPA limit 0.015
Copper (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 1.53
EPA limit 1.3
TTHM
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.085
EPA limit 0.08
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 8
- Health-based
- 4
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX0840004 | Unaddressed | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper RuleHealth-based | TX0840004 | Unaddressed | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX0840004 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2025through May 28, 2025 |
| Chlorine | TX0840004 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX0840004 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Nov 27, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper RuleHealth-based | TX0840004 | Resolved | Apr 20, 2023through Aug 23, 2023 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.085 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX0840004 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2023through Jun 30, 2023 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.081 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX0840004 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2023through Mar 31, 2023 |
No reported violation does not prove that every contaminant was tested or absent; SDWIS measured values are incomplete and lag state records.
Solutions matcher
Your personalized water action plan
Matched to Hitchcock ZIP 77563 using 76.2 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
Drinking water protection
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Hitchcock
Is tap water safe in Hitchcock?+
EPA ECHO reports 1 active health-based violation among the associated community water systems. Review the affected utility's current notice and Consumer Confidence Report.
How hard is the water?+
Nearby USGS observations produce an estimate of 76.2 PPM, or 4.5 grains per gallon, classified as moderately hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
There is no high-hardness trigger in this profile. Confirm with a tap test before buying equipment.