Water softener installation in Dallas, TX: what's really in your water
Reservoir water, chloramine and moderate hardness.
Dallas runs entirely on surface water from seven reservoirs, disinfected with chloramine. It's moderately hard, about 6.5 grains. Here's what fixes it.
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You're probably on this page because:
- Your shower smells like a pool
- Spots and scale keep building up
- Your water tastes different in summer
That's Dallas reservoir water. Here's the fix.
What hard water looks like
Crusty shower head. White buildup clogs the spray.
Faucet scale. Comes right back after you scrub.
Cloudy glasses. Even right out of the dishwasher.
Hard water stains on glass. That foggy film that won't wipe off.
See 2 or more? Your water is hard.
Hard water, by the numbers
- About 156 pounds of rock a year: what a family of 4 runs through its pipes at 10 grains of hardness. About 250 pounds in very hard water.
- Up to 48% less efficient: gas water heaters on hard water in testing.
- 1 in 3 homeowners replaced appliances or fixtures because of buildup.
Sources: 300 gal/day × grains × 64.8 mg × 365; WQRF and Battelle; Morton Salt survey via the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Seven lakes, one city
Dallas Water Utilities draws all of its water from reservoirs: Lewisville, Grapevine, Ray Hubbard, Tawakoni, Ray Roberts, Fork and Lavon, plus the Elm Fork of the Trinity River.
The water is treated with lime and other chemicals, filtered, and disinfected with chloramine. The Elm Fork plant also uses ozone. (Dallas Water Utilities report)
The result is moderately hard water, about 6.5 grains, with the steady taste of chloramine.
Why Dallas homes need carbon, not just a softener
Chloramine is the bigger daily issue for many Dallas homes. It's designed to last in the pipes, which is why it's harder to filter out than chlorine. Regular carbon handles it slowly; catalytic carbon is built for it.
Reservoir water also shifts with the seasons. Hot summers can bring taste and odor changes from the lakes.
For most Dallas homes, the fix is catalytic carbon for the chloramine plus a softener for the moderate hardness. That's the City Water System.
Best setup for Dallas homes
- City Water System: $2,950 installed. Softener for hardness, carbon for the disinfectant, RO for drinking water
Life with it vs. without
| Without it | With it |
|---|---|
| Spots, scale or that pool taste | Clean, soft-feeling water |
| Guessing what you need | A system matched to Dallas water |
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Install day: a few hours, plus a before-and-after water test
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After that: new filters every 6 months if you subscribe
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Questions people ask
How hard is Dallas water?
About 6.5 grains, moderately hard.
Does Dallas use chloramine?
Yes.
Where does Dallas water come from?
Seven reservoirs and the Elm Fork of the Trinity.
Do I need a softener in Dallas?
Many homes benefit; carbon for chloramine matters too.
Why does Dallas water taste different in summer?
Lake conditions change with heat.
Which areas do you serve?
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