Atmore Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
192.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.26
energy & soap waste
Source: USGS Water Quality Portal · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Atmore, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Atmore | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -25% |
| Washing Machine | 10 yrs | 12 yrs | -17% |
| Water Heater | 11.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -22% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Atmore compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Atmore, Alabama | 96.5 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Cantonment, Florida | 216 mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Gonzalez, Florida | 143.5 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Pace, Florida | 156.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Ensley, Florida | 153 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Atmore compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Atmore | 96.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Atmore's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Atmore, Alabama, in Escambia County — the Escambia County seat adjacent to Brewton and Flomaton in the south Alabama Coastal Plain — receives its water from the City of Atmore Water Department, drawing from the Conecuh River through the south Alabama distribution.
The moderately hard 96.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 192.2 mg/L reflect the Escambia County supply's moderate south Alabama Coastal Plain character — the Paleocene Clayton Formation and Quaternary Escambia County alluvium are calcareous-slightly calcareous formations in the south Alabama Gulf Coastal Plain; the Conecuh River at Escambia County acquires moderate dissolved mineral content from its south Alabama coastal plain drainage (compare Brewton AL: 93/184 in Escambia County comparable; Flomaton AL: 99/200 in Escambia County comparable; Atmore consistent moderate from the same Escambia County Conecuh River Paleocene calcareous supply). The Conecuh River watershed — Paleocene Clayton Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Escambia County alluvium (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene south Alabama coastal plain deposit (slightly calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 96.5 mg/L with TDS 192, Atmore's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the City of Atmore's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Atmore in Escambia County draws from the Atmore Water on the Conecuh River supply (Escambia County, south Alabama) — the south Alabama Coastal Plain at Escambia County draws from Paleocene Clayton Formation (calcareous) and Quaternary Escambia County alluvium (slightly calcareous) — Alabama Escambia County Conecuh River Paleocene calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 96.5 mg/L with TDS 192.2 mg/L.