Eufaula Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
2.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
72.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.12
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 Eufaula, your appliances are currently losing 6% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Eufaula | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -5% |
| Washing Machine | 11.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -1% |
| Water Heater | 13.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -8% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Eufaula compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Eufaula, Alabama | 45.5 mg/L | 3.5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Columbus, Georgia | 131 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Phenix City, Alabama | 119 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Ozark, Alabama | 65 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Dothan, Alabama | 87.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Eufaula compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Eufaula | 45.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Eufaula's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Eufaula, Alabama, in Barbour County — the Barbour County seat adjacent to Phenix City and Dothan on Walter F. George Lake in southeast Alabama — receives its water from the City of Eufaula Water, drawing from Walter F. George Lake (Barbour County) through the southeast Alabama distribution.
The very soft 45.5 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 72.1 mg/L reflect the southeast Alabama Barbour County Chattahoochee supply's very soft Piedmont character — the Precambrian Pine Mountain metamorphic basement and Cretaceous Ripley Formation coastal plain contribute insoluble dilution, producing very soft water typical of the southeast Alabama Chattahoochee River communities (compare Sylacauga AL: 89/172 on the Coosa River harder; Eufaula softer from the Chattahoochee-Walter George Piedmont insoluble supply). The Chattahoochee at Barbour County — Precambrian Pine Mountain metamorphic (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cretaceous Ripley Formation (slightly calcareous — minor hardness contributor), and Quaternary Coastal Plain alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 45.5 mg/L, Eufaula's water is very soft — scale forms very slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 3.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Barbour County southeast Alabama industrial corridor contribute to Eufaula's readings.
Geology & Source: Eufaula in Barbour County draws from the City of Eufaula Water on Walter F. George Lake (Barbour County, southeast Alabama) — the Chattahoochee River at Barbour County drains the Georgia-Alabama Piedmont (Precambrian Pine Mountain metamorphic — insoluble) and Cretaceous Ripley Formation (slightly calcareous) — Alabama Barbour County Chattahoochee-Walter George Precambrian-Cretaceous Piedmont supply produces very soft water at 45.5 mg/L with TDS 72.1 mg/L.