Moody Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
122.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.18
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 Moody, your appliances are currently losing 9% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Moody | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -14% |
| Washing Machine | 11 yrs | 12 yrs | -8% |
| Water Heater | 12.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -15% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Moody compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Moody, Alabama | 69 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Trussville, Alabama | 178.5 mg/L | 8.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Center Point, Alabama | 113 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Pell City, Alabama | 103 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Dixiana, Alabama | 56 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Moody compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Moody | 69 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Moody's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Moody, Alabama, in St. Clair County — a St. Clair County city adjacent to Pell City and Trussville on Logan Martin Lake in central Alabama — receives its water from the St. Clair County Water, drawing from Logan Martin Lake or the Coosa River (St. Clair County) through the central Alabama distribution.
The soft 69 mg/L hardness and TDS of 122.3 mg/L reflect the central Alabama St. Clair County Coosa River supply's soft dolomitic character — softer than Sylacauga AL (89/172) in Talladega County on the same Coosa River because Moody's position at Logan Martin Lake provides greater dilution from the Tennessee Valley watershed insoluble formations, producing moderately soft water. The Coosa River at St. Clair County — Ordovician Knox Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Cambrian Shady Dolomite (dolomitic — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Coosa alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 69 mg/L, Moody's water is soft — scale forms very slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the St. Clair County central Alabama industrial corridor contribute to Moody's readings.
Geology & Source: Moody in St. Clair County draws from the St. Clair County Water on Logan Martin Lake or Coosa River (St. Clair County, central Alabama) — the Coosa River at St. Clair County drains the Alabama Ridge and Valley (Ordovician Knox Dolomite — dolomitic) and Cambrian Shady Dolomite (dolomitic) — Alabama St. Clair County Coosa River Ordovician-Cambrian dolomitic supply produces soft water at 69 mg/L with TDS 122.3 mg/L.