Millbrook Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
495.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.49
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 Millbrook, your appliances are currently losing 25% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Millbrook | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -59% |
| Washing Machine | 6.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -43% |
| Water Heater | 8.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -45% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Millbrook compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Millbrook, Alabama | 184 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Prattville, Alabama | 81.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Montgomery, Alabama | 65.5 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Alexander City, Alabama | 43 mg/L | 3.4 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Selma, Alabama | 182.5 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Millbrook compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Millbrook | 184 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Millbrook's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Millbrook, Alabama, in Elmore County — an Elmore County city adjacent to Prattville and Wetumpka on the Coosa River (Lake Jordan) in central Alabama — receives its municipal water from the Millbrook Water Works, drawing from Lake Jordan (Coosa River, Elmore County) through the central Alabama water treatment system.
The hard 184 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 495.5 mg/L reflect the central Alabama Coosa River supply's moderate Valley and Ridge calcareous character — consistent with other Coosa River-served central Alabama communities (Talladega: ~180 mg/L; Gadsden: ~185 mg/L). Lake Jordan (Coosa River) at Elmore County receives drainage from the Valley and Ridge — Ordovician Knox Dolomite (calcareous-dolomitic — primary TDS contributor), Mississippian Fort Payne Chert (slightly calcareous), Mississippian Tuscumbia Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Ordovician Chickamauga Limestone (calcareous).
At 184 mg/L, Millbrook's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 8.5 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — Maxwell Air Force Base (Montgomery County — AFFF, the dominant central Alabama PFAS source, adjacent to Millbrook's Elmore County position), and the central Alabama military-industrial PFAS complex contribute to Millbrook's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Millbrook in Elmore County draws from the Millbrook Water Works on Lake Jordan (Elmore County, central Alabama) — Lake Jordan impounds the Coosa River draining the Valley and Ridge (Ordovician Knox Dolomite, Mississippian Fort Payne Chert — calcareous) — Alabama Elmore County Coosa River Valley and Ridge calcareous watershed produces hard water at 184 mg/L with TDS 495.5 mg/L.