Foley Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
340.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.38
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 Foley, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Foley | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -42% |
| Washing Machine | 8.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -31% |
| Water Heater | 9.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -34% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Foley compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Foley, Alabama | 143.5 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Fairhope, Alabama | 61.5 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Daphne, Alabama | 36.5 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Bellview, Florida | 207.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Myrtle Grove, Florida | 224.5 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Foley compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Foley | 143.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Foley's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Foley, Alabama, in Baldwin County — a Baldwin County city adjacent to Gulf Shores and Robertsdale in the south Alabama Gulf Coast corridor — receives its municipal water from the City of Foley Water Division, drawing from local groundwater wells in the Baldwin County coastal plain aquifer system.
The moderately hard 143.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 340.1 mg/L reflect the south Alabama Baldwin County Eocene coastal plain aquifer's calcareous character. The Baldwin County aquifer draws from the Eocene Claiborne Group (Gosport Sand and Lisbon Formation — calcareous glauconitic limestone and sand), overlying the Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation (primarily insoluble quartz sand), within the Gulf Coastal Plain Quaternary alluvial overburden. The Eocene calcareous stratigraphy contributes moderate hardness to the Baldwin County supply.
At 143.5 mg/L, Foley'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 7.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Naval Air Station Pensacola (Florida Panhandle — AFFF, with PFAS plumes extending into the Baldwin County Alabama watershed), the Gulf Shores resort corridor, and the south Alabama PFAS background contribute to Foley's readings.
Geology & Source: Foley in Baldwin County draws from the Foley Water Division on local wells (Baldwin County, Alabama) — the Baldwin County aquifer draws from the Eocene Claiborne Group (calcareous) over Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation — Alabama Baldwin County Eocene coastal plain aquifer produces moderately hard water at 143.5 mg/L with TDS 340.1 mg/L in this Baldwin County Alabama city.