Ozark Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.8 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
113.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.17
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 Ozark, your appliances are currently losing 9% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Ozark | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -12% |
| Washing Machine | 11.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -7% |
| Water Heater | 13 yrs | 15 yrs | -13% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Ozark compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Ozark, Alabama | 65 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Enterprise, Alabama | 36 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Dothan, Alabama | 87.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Troy, Alabama | 176 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Eufaula, Alabama | 45.5 mg/L | 3.5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Ozark compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Ozark | 65 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Ozark's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Ozark, Alabama, in Dale County — the Dale County seat adjacent to Enterprise and Dothan in the southeast Alabama Wiregrass region — receives its municipal water from the Ozark Water Division, drawing from the Choctawhatchee River or local Dale County groundwater (Dale County) through the southeast Alabama water treatment system.
The moderately soft 65 mg/L hardness and TDS of 113.2 mg/L reflect the southeast Alabama Coastal Plain supply's low to moderate character — reflecting the slightly calcareous Cretaceous coastal plain formation character (harder than the insoluble Georgia Blue Ridge supply but softer than the Tennessee Valley calcareous supply). The Choctawhatchee River watershed at Dale County drains the Alabama Coastal Plain — Cretaceous Ripley Formation (slightly calcareous — minor hardness contributor), Cretaceous Prairie Bluff Formation (calcareous), and Paleocene Clayton Formation (calcareous). The slightly calcareous Cretaceous-Paleocene coastal plain formations produce the moderately soft southeast Alabama supply.
At 65 mg/L, Ozark's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and bathroom fixtures need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Fort Rucker (Dale County — AFFF, directly adjacent to Ozark and one of the largest Army aviation training bases, producing significant AFFF legacy PFAS) contributes to Ozark's readings.
Geology & Source: Ozark in Dale County draws from the Ozark Water Division on the Choctawhatchee River or local Dale County groundwater (Dale County, southeast Alabama) — the Choctawhatchee drains the Alabama Coastal Plain (Cretaceous Ripley Formation slightly calcareous) — Alabama Dale County Choctawhatchee River coastal plain watershed produces moderately soft water at 65 mg/L with TDS 113.2 mg/L.