Gold Camp Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
22.3 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1109.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$1.00
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 Gold Camp, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Gold Camp | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Gold Camp compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Gold Camp, Arizona | 381.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Gold Canyon, Arizona | 265.5 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| San Tan Valley, Arizona | 238.5 mg/L | 3.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Apache Junction, Arizona | 379 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Florence, Arizona | 232.5 mg/L | 3.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Gold Camp compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Gold Camp | 381.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Gold Camp's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Gold Camp, Arizona, in Pinal County — a Pinal County unincorporated community adjacent to Apache Junction and Queen Creek in the southeast Phoenix metro — receives its water from the Arizona Water Company and local wells, drawing from the Gila River Basin aquifer through the south-central Arizona distribution.
The extremely hard 381.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 1,109.3 mg/L reflect the Pinal County supply's extreme Sonoran Desert evaporitic character — the Miocene Cloudburst Formation and Quaternary Gila River Valley alluvium are calcareous-evaporitic formations in the Pinal County desert basin; the deep Gila River Basin groundwater wells draw from desert alluvium where arid evaporation and geothermal mineral loading produce extreme hardness and very high TDS (compare Apache Junction AZ: 375/1090 in Pinal County comparable; Queen Creek AZ: 387/1128 in Maricopa County comparable; Gold Camp consistent extremely hard from the same Pinal County Gila River Basin Miocene evaporitic supply). The Gila River Basin aquifer — Miocene Cloudburst Formation (calcareous evaporitic — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Gila River Valley alluvium (calcareous evaporitic — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Pinal County caliche deposit (evaporitic — TDS contributor).
At 381.5 mg/L with TDS 1,109, Gold Camp's water is extremely hard — a whole-house water softener is essential. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking due to very high TDS. The PFAS level of 5.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the Arizona Water Company's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Gold Camp in Pinal County draws from the Arizona Water Company/wells on the Gila River Basin aquifer (Pinal County, south-central Arizona) — the Sonoran Desert at Pinal County draws from Miocene Cloudburst Formation (calcareous evaporitic) and Quaternary Gila River Valley alluvium (calcareous evaporitic) — Arizona Pinal County Gila River Basin Miocene evaporitic supply produces extremely hard water at 381.5 mg/L with TDS 1109.3 mg/L.