Where does the water in 76389 come from?

Water for zip code 76389 in Windthorst, Texas is provided by 1 water system. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 76389

Q: Is the water hard in Windthorst, TX (76389)?

The average water hardness in 76389 is 199 PPM (11.6 GPG), which is classified as hard. A water softener is recommended to protect your plumbing and appliances.

Q: Do I need a water softener in 76389?

With hardness of 199 PPM, a water softener is recommended for homes in 76389. Hard water can cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances, spotty dishes, and dry skin.

Windthorst, Texas · Archer County

199 PPM

11.6 GPG

Hard

0Soft60120180300+

Estimated - Nearby Data

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 1 water systemTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 1 matched water system. 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 estimated source

This ZIP reading needs local confirmation before equipment sizing or purchase decisions.

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 76389

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.

1 water system

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
Windthorst Wsc TX0050013	surface water	199 PPM Hard	1,662	Estimated - Nearby Data

Windthorst Wsc

TX0050013

Hard

199 PPMsurface water1,662 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

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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 Windthorst, TX (76389)?

Our estimate for 76389 is 199 PPM (11.6 GPG), but it is based on nearby, county, or state-level data rather than a direct treated tap-water report for this exact location. Confirm with your utility or a home test.

Do I need a water softener in 76389?

Do not size a softener from this estimate alone. Confirm the actual tap-water hardness before choosing treatment equipment.

Is hard water in 76389 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 76389?

Zip code 76389 in Windthorst, Texas is served by 1 water system.