Fortuna Foothills Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
15.3 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
644.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.70
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 Fortuna Foothills, your appliances are currently losing 35% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fortuna Foothills | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -68% |
| Water Heater | 5.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -66% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fortuna Foothills compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fortuna Foothills, Arizona | 262 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Yuma, Arizona | 399.5 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Somerton, Arizona | 172.5 mg/L | 2.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| San Luis, Arizona | 226 mg/L | 3.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Blythe, California | 161 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Fortuna Foothills compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fortuna Foothills | 262 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fortuna Foothills's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fortuna Foothills, Arizona, in Yuma County — a major southwest Arizona Colorado River Valley retirement community (Fortuna Foothills is a significant Yuma County unincorporated community — a east Yuma suburb situated at the base of the Fortuna Mountains in the Colorado River Valley; Fortuna Foothills is one of the most important retirement and winter visitor communities in the Yuma County Arizona corridor; Yuma County — including Fortuna Foothills, Yuma, and San Luis — is one of the major winter snowbird destinations in the United States; the Yuma–Fortuna Foothills area has one of the highest concentrations of RV parks, mobile home communities, and winter seasonal residences in the country; the extremely dry, warm winter climate of the lower Colorado River Valley makes Yuma County one of the most popular winter destinations for retirees from the Midwest and Canada; Yuma County is also one of the most important agricultural regions in the United States in the winter months — the Yuma Valley produces an enormous proportion of the nation's leafy vegetables during the winter season, when the desert warm winter climate allows outdoor growing when most of the country is frozen), a diverse Yuma County community with a primarily retired, snowbird, and Hispanic-American population — draws its municipal water supply via the Yuma County Water Users' Association. Water hardness in Fortuna Foothills measures 262 mg/L — classified as very hard.
Fortuna Foothills's very hard supply reflects the southwest Arizona Yuma County lower Colorado River basin evaporite's calcareous character. The Colorado River and local groundwater carry very high dissolved calcium from the lower basin; very limited softening produces the very hard 262 mg/L.
At 262 mg/L, Fortuna Foothills residents face significant hard water challenges. Regular water softeners and descaling are strongly recommended. Yuma County Water Users' Association consistently delivers water meeting all Arizona ADEQ and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Mixed supply from the Colorado River (CAGRD) and local wells via the Yuma County Water Users Association — the Yuma County southwest Arizona Fortuna Foothills corridor (Colorado River calcareous-high evaporite — the extremely calcareous southwest Arizona Yuma County lower Colorado River basin; very limited softening); very hard at 262 mg/L in Yuma County.