Tillmans Corner Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
370.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.41
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 Tillmans Corner, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Tillmans Corner | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -46% |
| Washing Machine | 8 yrs | 12 yrs | -33% |
| Water Heater | 9.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -37% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Tillmans Corner compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Tillmans Corner, Alabama | 152 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Mobile, Alabama | 55 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Prichard, Alabama | 86.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Saraland, Alabama | 154 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Daphne, Alabama | 36.5 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Tillmans Corner compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Tillmans Corner | 152 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Tillmans Corner's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Tillmans Corner, Alabama, in Mobile County — an unincorporated Mobile County community adjacent to Mobile and Theodore in the south Mobile metro — receives its municipal water from the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS), drawing from the Big Creek Lake reservoir (Mobile County) through the MAWSS treatment system.
The moderately hard 152 mg/L hardness and TDS of 370.6 mg/L reflect the south Alabama coastal plain supply character. The Big Creek Lake watershed in Mobile County drains the Alabama Coastal Plain — Eocene Lisbon Formation (calcareous glauconitic sand-limestone — hardness contributor), Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation (mostly insoluble sand), and Quaternary coastal alluvium. The Eocene calcareous stratigraphy contributes moderate hardness to the south Alabama Gulf Coast supply.
At 152 mg/L, Tillmans Corner'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 7.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Mobile Regional Airport (AFFF), the Mobile County petrochemical and ship-building industrial complex (Mobile Bay-Gulf Coast PFAS), and the south Alabama PFAS background contribute to Tillmans Corner's readings.
Geology & Source: Tillmans Corner in Mobile County draws from the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System on Big Creek Lake (Mobile County, Alabama) — the Big Creek watershed drains the Alabama Coastal Plain (Eocene Lisbon Formation calcareous, Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation) — Alabama Mobile County Eocene-Cretaceous coastal plain watershed produces moderately hard water at 152 mg/L with TDS 370.6 mg/L in this Mobile County Alabama community.