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Water Hardness in 79762

Odessa, Texas · Ector County

360 PPM
21.1 GPG
Very Hard
0Soft60120180300+
Verified - Annual Water Quality Report

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 4 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 4 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
4 verified treated-water sources
4 matched systems total for this ZIP; treated-water reports are prioritized when available.
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 79762

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.

4 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.
City Of Odessa
TX0680002
Very Hard
360 PPMsurface water123,334 servedVerified - Annual Water Quality Report
Source water: 290 PPM
Ector County Utility District
TX0680235
Very Hard
360 PPMsurface water15,300 servedVerified - Annual Water Quality Report
Source water: 1096 PPM
Huber Garden Estates
TX0680163
Very Hard
360 PPMgroundwater200 servedVerified - Annual Water Quality Report
Source water: 290 PPM
Northgate Mobile Home Park 1
TX0680013
Very Hard
360 PPMsurface water126 servedVerified - Annual Water Quality Report
Source water: 290 PPM

Nearby Zip Codes

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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 Odessa, TX (79762)?

The average water hardness in 79762 is 360 PPM (21.1 GPG), which is classified as very hard.

Do I need a water softener in 79762?

With hardness of 360 PPM, a water softener is recommended for homes in 79762.

Is hard water in 79762 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 79762?

Zip code 79762 in Odessa, Texas is served by 4 water systems.

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