The Woodlands, TX

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EWG Tap Water Database

What's In The Woodlands's Tap Water?

The Woodlands water meets all federal legal standards — but the EWG found 13 contaminants above science-based health guidelines.

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Disinfection Byproduct 458×

Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)

Nine chlorination byproducts with no federal legal limit; linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

Detected

27.5 ppb

EWG Guideline

0.06 ppb

Disinfection Byproduct 255×

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

Form when chlorine treats surface water; collectively linked to bladder cancer and reproductive harm.

Detected

38.2 ppb

EWG Guideline

0.15 ppb

Disinfection Byproduct 100×

Dibromoacetic Acid

A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct linked to cancer risk and fetal development effects.

Detected

3.00 ppb

EWG Guideline

0.03 ppb

PFAS 32×

PFOA (Forever Chemical)

Linked to kidney cancer, thyroid disease, and cardiovascular harm; does not break down in the body or environment.

Detected

2.86 ppt

EWG Guideline

0.09 ppt

PFAS 13×

PFOS (Forever Chemical)

Persistent forever chemical associated with cardiovascular disease and fetal development harm.

Detected

3.79 ppt

EWG Guideline

0.3 ppt

Source: EWG Tap Water Database, The Woodlands (TX1700015), data 2015–2023. The Woodlands water is federally compliant. EWG guidelines reflect peer-reviewed health-protective thresholds, often stricter than legal limits.

Common The Woodlands Water Problems

And the systems we use to solve them.

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Disinfection Byproducts

The Woodlands's surface water source makes it susceptible to chlorination byproducts. TTHMs and HAAs were detected at up to 458× EWG's health guideline.

Our solution

Whole-home carbon filtration removes chlorine and DBPs at entry, while RO handles drinking water.

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Moderate Hard Water

The Woodlands water is moderately hard, causing spotty dishes, scale on fixtures, reduced appliance efficiency, and dry skin in the shower.

Our solution

A water softener or salt-free conditioner solves scale and hardness for the whole home.

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PFAS "Forever Chemicals"

The Woodlands has some of the highest PFOA levels in the Houston metro — 2.86 ppt, or 32× EWG's health guideline. These chemicals are linked to kidney cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Our solution

Reverse osmosis removes PFAS from drinking water with up to 99% effectiveness.

The Woodlands Neighborhoods We Serve

Same-week appointments available across all The Woodlands communities.

Grogan's MillPanther CreekCochran's CrossingIndian SpringsAlden BridgeCollege ParkSterling RidgeCreekside ParkTerramontWindvaleShadowbendFlintridge

Water Quality in The Woodlands, TX — Common Questions

Does The Woodlands have hard water?

The Woodlands's water comes from Jordan Lake, treated at the Town of The Woodlands's Jordan Lake Water Treatment Plant. Hardness runs 5–8 grains per gallon — moderate, but enough to leave mineral deposits on fixtures and affect everyday water quality. The Woodlands's newer planned communities — Amberly, Preston, and Lochmere — often feature high-end appliances and finishes that are particularly susceptible to hard water damage. Tankless water heaters are especially vulnerable; a softener installed at the point of entry is one of the best things you can do to protect that investment and maintain manufacturer warranties.

Is The Woodlands's tap water quality good?

The Woodlands's water meets all federal standards and is generally well-managed. The EWG identified 8 contaminants above their science-based health guidelines, primarily disinfection byproducts from the chlorine treatment process and trace PFAS from Jordan Lake's watershed. For families with young children, pregnant women, or anyone who prefers not to rely solely on regulatory minimums, an under-sink reverse osmosis system delivers water that meets the strictest available standards — removing over 99% of contaminants at the point of use.

What water filtration do most The Woodlands homes use?

Most The Woodlands homeowners we work with choose one of two setups: a whole-home carbon filter paired with a water softener for hardness and chlorine removal, or the complete system that adds an under-sink reverse osmosis unit for drinking and cooking water. We start every job with a free in-home water test so we know exactly what we're dealing with — no guesswork, no upselling. We serve all of The Woodlands and can typically schedule same-week installation.

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