Where does the water in 75782 come from?

Water for zip code 75782 in Poynor, Texas is provided by 12 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 75782

Poynor, Texas · Henderson County

119 PPM

6.9 GPG

Slightly Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 12 water systemsTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 12 matched water systems. When more than one system is matched, the displayed value is weighted toward larger known service populations when that data is available.

Source basis

1 USGS-backed source

12 matched systems total for this ZIP; 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 Serving 75782

These are the systems matched to this ZIP code. The displayed ZIP value is weighted toward larger known service populations when population data is available.

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
West Cedar Creek Mud TX1070190	surface water	206 PPM Hard	24,414	Estimated - Nearby Data
City Of Athens TX1070005	surface water	120 PPM Moderately Hard	17,934	Estimated - Nearby Data
East Cedar Creek Fwsd Brookshire TX1070167	surface water	76 PPM Slightly Hard	14,823	Estimated - Nearby Data
Carolynn Estates TX1070106	surface water	17 PPM Soft	3,906	Estimated - County Avg
Cherokee Shores Water Supply TX1070206	surface water	17 PPM Soft	2,343	Estimated - County Avg

West Cedar Creek Mud

TX1070190

Hard

206 PPMsurface water24,414 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

City Of Athens

TX1070005

Moderately Hard

120 PPMsurface water17,934 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

East Cedar Creek Fwsd Brookshire

TX1070167

Slightly Hard

76 PPMsurface water14,823 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

Carolynn Estates

TX1070106

Soft

17 PPMsurface water3,906 servedEstimated - County Avg

Cherokee Shores Water Supply

TX1070206

Soft

17 PPMsurface water2,343 servedEstimated - County Avg

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Nearby Zip Codes

7576355 75770117 7575942 7575745 7576246 75758113 7585351 75756112 75778119 7575199 7570346 7576637

What This Means For You

Use this ZIP reading as a local planning estimate, not a final treatment specification. Hardness can vary by utility zone, seasonal blend, private well, and building plumbing. Confirm your tap reading with a utility report or home hardness test before sizing equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Poynor, TX (75782)?

The average water hardness in 75782 is 119 PPM (6.9 GPG), which is classified as slightly hard.

Do I need a water softener in 75782?

At 119 PPM, your water is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in 75782 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 75782?

Zip code 75782 in Poynor, Texas is served by 12 water systems.