Leonard's Home for Water Treatment in Texas

Leonard’s tap water is treated to meet drinking water requirements, but trace contaminants, chlorine, metals, minerals, and treatment-related byproducts can still be present. That is one reason many homeowners choose water filtration for better taste, added confidence, and extra protection at the tap.

Leonard provides groundwater from the Woodbine and Trinity Aquifer. Groundwater can pick up naturally occurring minerals, metals, and other substances as it moves through soil and rock. That makes in-home testing helpful for homeowners who want to know what is actually coming from their tap.

Leonard reported free chlorine as its disinfectant residual, with an average level of 1.83 mg/L and a detected range of 0.20 to 3.80 mg/L. Chlorine helps control microbes in the distribution system, but it can also contribute to a chemical taste or smell. A properly selected carbon filtration system can help reduce chlorine taste and odor throughout the home.

Yes. Leonard testing reported Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 ppb and Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 24 ppb. These byproducts can form when disinfectants react with organic material in the water. Even when levels are within drinking water requirements, many homeowners choose carbon filtration or whole-house water treatment to help reduce unwanted tastes, odors, and treatment-related byproducts before the water reaches the tap.

Testing detected several regulated contaminants in Leonard water, including barium at 0.0039 ppm, chromium at 1.2 ppb, fluoride at 1.24 ppm, nitrate at 0.0637 ppm, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 ppb, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 24 ppb, and copper at a 90th percentile level of 0.349 ppm. These results help show why water treatment can still be valuable, even when water is treated before it reaches the home.

Copper was reported at a 90th percentile level of 0.349 ppm, with 0 sites over the action level. Lead results were not shown in the water quality information provided. Even when copper is below the action level, lead and copper can still enter water through household plumbing, fixtures, and service lines. Homes with older plumbing may benefit from a water test and a drinking water filtration system designed to reduce metals.

Yes. Leonard reported fluoride at 1.24 ppm. Fluoride is commonly found in drinking water reports, and some homeowners prefer to reduce it at the tap. A reverse osmosis drinking water system can help reduce fluoride and other dissolved substances in water used for drinking, cooking, coffee, and ice.

Leonard reported nitrate at 0.0637 ppm. This was below the limit listed in the water quality information, but nitrate is still a contaminant many homeowners pay attention to, especially households with infants, young children, or anyone with specific health concerns. A reverse osmosis system can help reduce many dissolved contaminants at the tap.

PFAS test results were not listed in the Leonard water quality information provided. That does not mean homeowners are not concerned about PFAS. Testing requirements and water quality priorities can change, and many families choose advanced filtration, such as reverse osmosis, for added protection against a wider range of potential contaminants.

Hardness levels were not listed in the Leonard water quality information provided. However, groundwater can often contain minerals that affect how water feels and performs in the home. If you notice spots on dishes, buildup around fixtures, dry-feeling skin, or soap that does not lather well, a local water test can show whether a water softener would be helpful.

Many Leonard homeowners can benefit from a water filter, especially if they want to reduce chlorine taste, disinfection byproducts, fluoride, nitrate, copper concerns, or other issues that may enter through household plumbing. A local water test can help determine whether a whole-house filter, reverse osmosis system, water softener, or combination system makes the most sense for your home.

You can access Leonard’s Water Quality Report here.