Water hardness in Tyler
2.6 gpg soft
Tap water in Tyler is soft: 2.6 gpg (44 mg/L · 2.5 °dH · 4.4 °fH).
Source: City of Tyler 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report (2024) · data checked 2026-10-19
The City of Tyler's 2024 drinking water quality report prints a single hardness value of 44.2 mg/L (2.6 gpg), with no range. The row gives the unit as ppm and does not say CaCO3, so we treat it as total hardness with some caution. The 2025 report has no hardness row, so this is the latest figure we found. It is soft water, scale is minor, and a softener adds little for hardness.
USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.6 gpg |
|---|---|
| Utility | City of Tyler Water Utilities |
How Tyler compares
- Tap water in Tyler is 71 % softer than the median of the 1372 cities we track in the United States (9.1 gpg).
- By hardness it ranks 1238 of 1372 in the United States (1 = hardest); 10 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Texas it is number 56 of 60 cities; the regional median is 8.6 gpg.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Longview, 57 km away (3.8 gpg).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in the United States →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Tyler
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 2 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is Tyler water hard or soft?
It is soft: 44 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.6 gpg, 2.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Tyler safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
How many grains per gallon is Tyler water?
2.6 gpg, equal to 2.5 °dH, 4.4 °fH or 44 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Tyler?
For 44 mg/L (2.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Tyler?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: City of Tyler 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report (2024). Method: own measurement. City of Tyler 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report · Outdated figure? Tell us