Pleasant Grove Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.3 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
463 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.47
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 Pleasant Grove, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Pleasant Grove | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -55% |
| Washing Machine | 7.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -41% |
| Water Heater | 8.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -43% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Pleasant Grove compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pleasant Grove, Alabama | 176 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Hueytown, Alabama | 181 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Fairfield, Alabama | 60 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Bessemer, Alabama | 43.5 mg/L | 3.5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Forestdale, Alabama | 151 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Pleasant Grove compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pleasant Grove | 176 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Pleasant Grove's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Pleasant Grove, Alabama, in Jefferson County — a Jefferson County city adjacent to Hueytown and Midfield in the southwest Birmingham suburbs — receives its water from the Birmingham Water Works Board, drawing from the Inland Lake/Cahaba River system through the north-central Alabama distribution.
The hard 176 mg/L hardness and TDS of 463 mg/L reflect the Jefferson County supply's hard Alabama limestone character — the Mississippian Bangor Limestone and Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation are highly calcareous-slightly calcareous formations in the Alabama Valley and Ridge, and the Birmingham Water Works supply acquires substantial dissolved mineral content from its extensive Alabama limestone drainage (compare Hueytown AL: 172/453 in Jefferson County comparable; Midfield AL: 179/473 in Jefferson County comparable; Pleasant Grove consistent hard from the same Jefferson County Inland Lake Mississippian calcareous supply). The Inland Lake/Cahaba supply — Mississippian Bangor Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Cahaba River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 176 mg/L with TDS 463, Pleasant Grove's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 8.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the Birmingham Water Works Board's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Pleasant Grove in Jefferson County draws from the Birmingham Water Works on the Cahaba River/Inland Lake supply (Jefferson County, north-central Alabama) — the Alabama Valley and Ridge at Jefferson County draws from Mississippian Bangor Limestone (highly calcareous) and Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation (slightly calcareous) — Alabama Jefferson County Inland Lake Mississippian calcareous supply produces hard water at 176 mg/L with TDS 463 mg/L.