Troy 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
462.6 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 Troy, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Troy | 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 Troy compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Troy, Alabama | 176 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Ozark, Alabama | 65 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Enterprise, Alabama | 36 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Montgomery, Alabama | 65.5 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Millbrook, Alabama | 184 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Troy compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Troy | 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 Troy's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Troy, Alabama, in Pike County — the Pike County seat adjacent to Brundidge in southeast Alabama, home of Troy University, in the Alabama Wiregrass region of the Gulf Coastal Plain — receives its municipal water from the City of Troy Water Division, drawing from local reservoirs or from the Conecuh River watershed in Pike County.
The moderately hard 176 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 462.6 mg/L reflect the Pike County Gulf Coastal Plain supply's sedimentary carbonate character. The Troy area reservoirs and watershed drain the Gulf Coastal Plain of southeast Alabama — terrain underlain by Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation (calcareous fine-grained sand and clay), Eocene Claiborne Group (calcareous marine sediment), and Oligocene Vicksburg Group (limestone and marl). The calcareous Eocene-Cretaceous sedimentary sequence contributes moderate hardness to the Troy water supply, with the elevated TDS reflecting the carbonate-clay sedimentary weathering of the Coastal Plain strata.
At 176 mg/L, Troy's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and bathroom fixtures develop calcium deposits. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 8.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Fort Rucker (Ozark, Dale County — US Army Aviation Center, major AFFF user in the Choctawhatchee-Conecuh watershed), the Montgomery industrial corridor (Montgomery County), and the southeast Alabama PFAS background contribute to Troy's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Troy in Pike County draws from the Troy Water Division on the Conecuh River watershed (Pike County) or local reservoirs — the Conecuh drains the Gulf Coastal Plain (Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation sand-clay, Eocene Claiborne Group carbonaceous) — Alabama Gulf Coastal Plain Cretaceous-Eocene drainage produces moderately hard water at 176 mg/L with elevated TDS 463 mg/L in this Pike County Alabama city.