Water softeners and filtration in New Braunfels, TX
How hard is New Braunfels water?
Water hardness range reported by New Braunfels Utilities: 13.7 to 17.4 grains per gallon, described as "very hard" (Undated web page (the same range appears as 2017 data in NBU's 2018 report)).
Very hard New Braunfels Utilities's figures for New Braunfels read as very hard on the USGS scale (grains converted at 17.1 mg/L per grain).
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Source: The Facts About Hard Water | New Braunfels Utilities. Sources last checked October 27, 2026.
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What does New Braunfels Utilities publish about New Braunfels water?
New Braunfels Utilities treats most of its water from the Guadalupe River and also uses Edwards and Trinity aquifer groundwater.
| Measure | As published | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water hardness range | 13.7 to 17.4 grains per gallon, described as "very hard" | Undated web page (the same range appears as 2017 data in NBU's 2018 report) | The Facts About Hard Water | New Braunfels Utilities |
- NBU's water quality reports for 2019 through 2025 do not list hardness, so the newest dated figure is from 2017. NBU's hard-water page still states the same range.
What does 234 to 298 mg/L mean for a New Braunfels home?
234 to 298 mg/L is about 13.7 to 17.4 grains per gallon. The low end, 234 mg/L, is 54 mg/L over the 180 mg/L line where the USGS very hard class starts; New Braunfels's high end, 298 mg/L, is 118 mg/L over the 180 mg/L line where the USGS very hard class starts. (USGS hardness classes)
Which systems fit New Braunfels water?
Water softenerFor hardness; New Braunfels reads as very hard.Whole-home filterFor taste and odor from chlorine, which New Braunfels Utilities uses.Reverse osmosisDrinking water at one New Braunfels kitchen tap.
How does a New Braunfels quote work?
- Send a request from one of the 2 New Braunfels ZIP codes listed below.
- An assessment at your home, where your tap can be checked against New Braunfels Utilities's published 234 to 298 mg/L.
- You get a written quote listing what is included.
- Installation and service by that company.
Common questions
- How hard is the water in New Braunfels?
- Water hardness range reported by New Braunfels Utilities: 13.7 to 17.4 grains per gallon, described as "very hard" (Undated web page (the same range appears as 2017 data in NBU's 2018 report)).
- Is New Braunfels water hard or soft?
- Very hard. The low end, 234 mg/L, is 54 mg/L over the 180 mg/L line where the USGS very hard class starts; New Braunfels's high end, 298 mg/L, is 118 mg/L over the 180 mg/L line where the USGS very hard class starts.
- How many grains per gallon is New Braunfels water?
- In grains per gallon, as published: 13.7 to 17.4 grains per gallon (New Braunfels Utilities, water hardness range, Undated web page (the same range appears as 2017 data in NBU's 2018 report)).
- Where does New Braunfels tap water come from?
- Most New Braunfels water is Guadalupe River water treated at the Gruene Road plant, supplemented by Edwards and Trinity aquifer wells and water bought as needed from Green Valley SUD and GBRA. Source: New Braunfels Utilities 2024 Water Quality Report.
- Does New Braunfels water change over time?
- NBU says hardness can vary with location, water source and seasonal conditions. Source: New Braunfels Utilities water hardness page.
- Is New Braunfels water treated with chlorine or chloramine?
- NBU lists total chlorine as the additive that controls microbes, averaging 2.64 ppm in 2024. Source: New Braunfels Utilities 2024 Water Quality Report. A softener does not remove it.
- How does New Braunfels water compare with nearby cities?
- Published hardness in New Braunfels spans 234 to 298 mg/L (converted from grains). Nearby: San Antonio 257 to 342 mg/L (converted from grains); Austin 70 to 126 mg/L; Dallas 92 to 167 mg/L; Fort Worth 76.5 to 175 mg/L.
- Do I need a water softener in New Braunfels?
- New Braunfels Utilities publishes 234 to 298 mg/L for New Braunfels, which reads as very hard. A test at your house shows whether your tap matches it.
- Is the water the same in every New Braunfels home?
- New Braunfels Utilities publishes one figure for its whole system (Undated web page (the same range appears as 2017 data in NBU's 2018 report)).
- How much does a water softener cost in New Braunfels?
- We publish no prices for New Braunfels. The installing company gives a written quote after an assessment at your home.
- Who installs the system?
- We have not named a local installing company for New Braunfels yet. We will tell you the company's name and ask you before your request is shared with anyone.
- Is New Braunfels Water Systems part of the city or the water utility?
- No. New Braunfels Water Systems is not affiliated with New Braunfels Utilities; it copies and links the published figures.
- Is booking an assessment a purchase?
- No, and a request commits you to nothing.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
78130, 78132
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