Where does the water in 79345 come from?

Water for zip code 79345 in Meadow, 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 79345

Meadow, Texas · Terry County

728 PPM

42.6 GPG

Very Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

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 USGS-backed source

1 matched system 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 79345

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
City Of Meadow TX2230002	surface water	728 PPM Very Hard	592	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

City Of Meadow

TX2230002

Very Hard

728 PPMsurface water592 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

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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 Meadow, TX (79345)?

The average water hardness in 79345 is 728 PPM (42.6 GPG), which is classified as very hard.

Do I need a water softener in 79345?

With hardness of 728 PPM, a water softener is recommended for homes in 79345.

Is hard water in 79345 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 79345?

Zip code 79345 in Meadow, Texas is served by 1 water system.