Protect Your Plumbing from Central Texas Hard Water
Central Texas has some of the hardest water in the United States. The same limestone that makes the Hill Country beautiful also saturates your water supply with calcium and magnesium minerals that scale your pipes, destroy your water heater, spot your fixtures, and make your skin and hair feel dry. A properly sized and installed water softener is one of the best investments a Central Texas homeowner can make — and Texas Legacy Plumbing makes the selection and installation process simple.
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Call (512) 787-5713 Request a QuoteRecognizing these signs early can save you significant repair costs. When in doubt, call us — we'll give you an honest assessment.
Limescale buildup is the most visible sign of hard water — those white crusty deposits on your showerhead, faucet aerators, and glass shower doors.
Hard water leaves mineral deposits on dishes even after washing, causing a cloudy or spotted appearance.
Scale builds up inside pipes and appliances, progressively narrowing flow paths and reducing pressure throughout your home.
Mineral sediment accumulating on your water heater's heating element causes these noises and dramatically reduces efficiency and lifespan.
Hard water minerals strip moisture from skin and hair, leaving them feeling dry, itchy, and dull.
Hard water is the leading cause of premature water heater failure and dishwasher breakdown in Central Texas.
We believe in transparency at every step. Here's exactly what to expect when you call Texas Legacy Plumbing.
We test your water hardness level (measured in grains per gallon) to establish a baseline and properly size your softener system.
Softener capacity must match your household's daily water usage and hardness level. We recommend the right grain capacity and regeneration type (timer vs. demand-initiated) for your home.
We install the softener system, bypass valve, and brine tank in an appropriate location with proper drain connection — done right the first time.
If your water has additional issues (iron, sulfur odors, chlorine taste), we can integrate a whole-house carbon filter or iron filter with your softener system for comprehensive treatment.
We install under-sink RO systems that deliver purified, great-tasting water at your kitchen tap — separate from your softened water supply.
We walk you through salt selection, refill intervals, and basic maintenance so your system performs optimally for years.
Texas Legacy Plumbing serves Liberty Hill, Austin, and the entire Central Texas metro. Call now for same-day service or schedule online.
Everything you need to know before you call. Have a question we haven't answered? Call us directly.
Extremely hard. Most of Central Texas measures 15–25 grains per gallon (GPG) — well into the 'very hard' category (anything above 10.5 GPG). This is hard enough to cause significant scale buildup within months.
Yes, softened water is safe to drink. The sodium added during the softening process is minimal (typically 20–40 mg per 8 oz glass). Those on a sodium-restricted diet can install a dedicated RO system for drinking water.
Most water softener installations are completed in 3–4 hours.
Significantly. Studies show that water heaters in soft water areas last 30–50% longer than those using hard water. Scale is the leading cause of premature water heater and dishwasher failure in Central Texas.
Most households refill their brine tank every 4–8 weeks depending on water usage and system settings. We'll calibrate your system and advise you on the right salt type and refill schedule.
