Water Hardness in Hallsville, TX

Q: Do I need a water softener in Hallsville, TX?

At a citywide weighted average of 45 PPM, Hallsville has relatively soft water. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Q: How many water systems serve Hallsville, TX?

Hallsville, Texas has 12 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

Texas · 1 zip codes · 12 matched water systems

45 PPM

2.6 GPG

Soft

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence — USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 202612 matched water systems in the city rollupIndividual systems and ZIPs can differ. Methodology

Source context

How this city reading is built

This city reading is a weighted rollup across 12 matched water systems and 1 ZIP code. Citywide readings are useful for comparison, but individual utility zones and ZIPs can differ.

Source basis

7 USGS-backed sources

12 matched systems total for this city; USGS monitoring is used where treated-water reports are unavailable.

Water source profile

Primarily surface water

Surface-water hardness can shift with reservoirs, runoff, season, and treatment. This profile is weighted by known population served across matched systems.

Data recency

March 9, 2026

Dataset rebuilt March 9, 2026; individual utility reporting years can vary.

Hardness is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Use it for scale, appliance, and softener decisions; check your utility report or test your tap before sizing treatment equipment. See how we calculate local readings.

Water Systems in Hallsville

These systems are matched to Hallsville, TX. Citywide readings are useful for comparison, but the system serving a specific address may differ from the city average.

12 water systems

PWSID is the public water system identifier. Data Source shows whether the hardness value comes from a treated-water report, USGS monitoring, or a local estimate; source year is shown when available.

Water System	Source	Hardness	Pop. Served	Data Source
City Of Marshall TX1020002	surface water	60 PPM Slightly Hard	23,091	High Confidence — USGS Monitoring
Gum Springs Wsc 2 TX1020081	surface water	27 PPM Soft	7,815	Estimated — Nearby Data
Leigh Wsc-Rural TX1020022	groundwater	27 PPM Soft	6,164	Estimated — County Avg
City Of Hallsville TX1020004	surface water	27 PPM Soft	5,580	Estimated — Nearby Data
Gum Springs Wsc 1 TX1020026	groundwater	24 PPM Soft	3,564	Estimated — Nearby Data

City Of Marshall

TX1020002

Slightly Hard

60 PPMsurface water23,091 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring

Gum Springs Wsc 2

TX1020081

Soft

27 PPMsurface water7,815 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Leigh Wsc-Rural

TX1020022

Soft

27 PPMgroundwater6,164 servedEstimated — County Avg

City Of Hallsville

TX1020004

Soft

27 PPMsurface water5,580 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Gum Springs Wsc 1

TX1020026

Soft

24 PPMgroundwater3,564 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

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Zip Codes in Hallsville, TX

7565045

What This Means For You

Recommendations are based on the displayed hardness reading. Confirm your tap reading before sizing or buying treatment equipment.

Your Water Is Soft

Your water hardness is in the soft range. You likely don't need a water softener. Enjoy your naturally soft water!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is the water in Hallsville, TX?

The citywide weighted average water hardness in Hallsville, TX is 45 PPM (2.6 GPG), classified as soft. This is based on 12 matched water systems.

Do I need a water softener in Hallsville, TX?

At 45 PPM, the citywide average is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in Hallsville, TX safe to drink?

Water hardness itself is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals, but you should check your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for contaminant and compliance information.

How many water systems serve Hallsville, TX?

Hallsville, Texas is served by 12 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

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