Water Softener & Filtration in Sugar Land, TX
Sugar Land's four water systems deliver some of the cleanest treated water in the Houston metro — TTHMs and HAA5 are a fraction of neighboring cities. But hardness still runs 90–171 ppm depending on your system, arsenic reaches 4.3 ppb in Greatwood, and the Main System uses chloramines. We test YOUR water before recommending anything. Softeners from $2,965 installed.
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— Mike T., First Colony
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What's Actually in Sugar Land Water?
Sugar Land is unique: a single city operating four independent, disconnected water systems. The Main System (80,000+ residents) blends Brazos River surface water with groundwater and uses chloramines. River Park, New Territory, and Greatwood are 100% groundwater with free chlorine.
The good news? Sugar Land's disinfection byproducts are the lowest we've seen in the Houston metro. TTHMs max out at 5.6 ppb vs the 80 ppb EPA limit — compare that to Cypress at 56 ppb.
The issues that remain: hardness (90–171 ppm causes scale everywhere), arsenic (detected in Greatwood and New Territory), and chloramines in the Main System requiring catalytic carbon filtration.
Water Quality Data — Sugar Land (All Systems)
These are actual CCR-reported values — not estimates. Sugar Land provides the most complete water quality data of any city in the Houston metro.
| Contaminant | Sugar Land Range | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 90–171 ppm | None (not regulated) | Moderate to hard — causes scale |
| Disinfectant | Varies by system | 4 mg/L | Chloramines (Main) or free chlorine (others) |
| TTHMs | 2.3–5.6 ppb | 80 ppb | 3–7% of limit — excellent |
| HAA5 | 5.5 ppb (Main only) | 60 ppb | 9% of limit — excellent |
| Arsenic | 2.6–4.3 ppb | 10 ppb | Up to 43% of limit (2 systems) |
| Nitrate | 0.1–2.35 ppm | 10 ppm | Below limit |
What This Means
Sugar Land's water is exceptionally clean by Houston standards — but the issues that remain are still worth addressing.
- •DBPs are the lowest in our service area. TTHMs at 2.3–5.6 ppb and HAA5 at 5.5 ppb are excellent. The Brazos River source and city treatment processes deserve credit here.
- •Hardness still causes scale everywhere. Even River Park at 90 ppm (the softest in the metro) is above the threshold where minerals deposit on fixtures and inside water heaters. New Territory at 171 ppm sees significant buildup.
- •Arsenic is a geographic issue. Greatwood (4.3 ppb, deepest wells) and New Territory (2.6 ppb) have detectable arsenic. Main System and River Park show none. All levels are legal but exceed health-based guidelines by 650–1,075×.
- •The Main System uses chloramines because it blends surface water. The three groundwater systems use free chlorine. This determines whether you need catalytic carbon ($3,850) or standard carbon ($3,450).
Source: City of Sugar Land 2024 Annual Water Quality Report — PWS TX0790005, TX0790354, TX0790253, TX0790296
Water Quality by System
Sugar Land operates four independent water systems. They're not connected — your address determines your water quality. Check your water bill or ask us which system you're on.
Main System
ChloraminesBlended — Brazos River/Oyster Creek surface + Chicot/Evangeline wells
River Park
Free Chlorine100% Groundwater — Chicot/Evangeline (1,342 ft avg depth)
New Territory
Free Chlorine100% Groundwater — Chicot/Evangeline (1,000 ft avg, shallowest)
Greatwood
Free Chlorine100% Groundwater — Chicot/Evangeline (1,600 ft avg, deepest)
Different from most Houston-area cities: Sugar Land's surface water comes from the Brazos River and Oyster Creek — not Lake Houston like Cypress, The Woodlands, and most of northwest Houston. Different watershed = different water chemistry.
What Sugar Land Homes Actually Need
Transparent pricing. No mystery quotes.
Water Softener
From $85/month
Softener + Filtration
From $111/month
Dual Tank System
Save $2,000+ over 10 years
*with purchase of protection plan
All prices include: Free consultation, professional installation, and 1-year warranty. Financing available with approved credit.
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Why Sugar Land Homeowners Choose Us
We Know Sugar Land's Systems
Four systems, four water profiles. We know which neighborhoods are on the Main System (chloramines) vs groundwater (free chlorine) and size your system accordingly.
Transparent Pricing
Softeners start at $2,965. Standard carbon at $3,450 (groundwater systems), catalytic carbon at $3,850 (Main System). No hidden fees.
We Service What We Sell
1-year warranty included. Optional maintenance agreements cover you for up to 20 years — including media replacement and service calls.
Licensed & Insured
Clean installs, labeled shutoffs, code-compliant. The kind of work you'd show your home inspector.
Sugar Land has some of the best-treated water in Houston. But even "good" water can leave scale on your fixtures and minerals in your coffee. We test first and tell you exactly what you're dealing with.
We Serve All of Sugar Land
Zip codes: 77478, 77479, 77498, 77496
Sugar Land water quality varies by system. Your address determines whether you're on the Main System, River Park, New Territory, or Greatwood. We test on-site before recommending any equipment.
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