Center Point Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
240.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.30
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 Center Point, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Center Point | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -31% |
| Washing Machine | 9.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -22% |
| Water Heater | 11.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -26% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Center Point compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Center Point, Alabama | 113 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Trussville, Alabama | 178.5 mg/L | 8.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Dixiana, Alabama | 56 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Irondale, Alabama | 77 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Gardendale, Alabama | 59 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Center Point compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Center Point | 113 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Center Point's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Center Point, Alabama, in Jefferson County — an unincorporated Jefferson County community adjacent to Birmingham and Roebuck in the north Birmingham metro — receives its municipal water from the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB), drawing from the Inland Lake reservoir and Cahaba River system (Jefferson County) through the Birmingham water treatment plants.
The moderately hard 113 mg/L hardness and TDS of 240.2 mg/L reflect the Birmingham Jefferson County Cahaba supply's moderate Valley and Ridge carbonate character. The Cahaba River at Jefferson County drains the Alabama Valley and Ridge — Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation (sandstone-shale with carbonate cement), Ordovician Knox Dolomite (moderately calcareous — hardness contributor from the Valley and Ridge limestone), and Mississippian Fort Payne Chert (less calcareous). The moderate carbonate influence of the Valley and Ridge produces the moderately hard Birmingham metro supply.
At 113 mg/L, Center Point's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Jefferson County north Birmingham industrial corridor (Birmingham steel and metalworking PFAS legacy), and the Cahaba River agricultural and industrial PFAS loading contribute to Center Point's readings.
Geology & Source: Center Point in Jefferson County draws from Birmingham Water Works on the Cahaba River (Jefferson County, north Alabama) — the Cahaba drains the Alabama Valley and Ridge (Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation, Ordovician Knox Dolomite — moderately calcareous) — Alabama Jefferson County Cahaba Valley and Ridge carbonate watershed produces moderately hard water at 113 mg/L with TDS 240.2 mg/L in this Jefferson County Alabama community.