Saddlebrooke Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
21.7 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1065.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.99
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 Saddlebrooke, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Saddlebrooke | 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 Saddlebrooke compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Saddlebrooke, Arizona | 371.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Oro Valley, Arizona | 199.5 mg/L | 3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Casas Adobes, Arizona | 418.5 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Catalina Foothills, Arizona | 434 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Flowing Wells, Arizona | 236.5 mg/L | 3.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Saddlebrooke compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Saddlebrooke | 371.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Saddlebrooke's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Saddlebrooke, Arizona, in Pinal County — a Pinal County planned retirement community adjacent to Oro Valley and Catalina north of Tucson in the Tucson metro — receives its water from the Saddlebrooke Ranch Water, drawing from the Tucson basin aquifer or Central Arizona Project (Pinal County) through the Tucson metro distribution.
The extremely hard 371.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 1065.8 mg/L place Saddlebrooke among the very hardest water communities in this dataset — the Permian Kaibab Limestone and Cretaceous Bisbee Formation produce extremely hard calcareous water in the Tucson basin, compounded by the semi-arid Sonoran Desert evaporative concentration (compare Woodward OK: 372.5/982 comparable; Saddlebrooke among the hardest at the Arizona desert Pinal County supply). The Tucson basin at Pinal County — Permian Kaibab Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Cretaceous Bisbee Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and desert evaporative concentration (calcareous — primary TDS contributor).
At 371.5 mg/L with TDS 1066, Saddlebrooke's water is extremely hard. A water softener is essential to prevent severe scale damage. A reverse osmosis system is required for drinking water. The PFAS level of 5.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Pinal County Tucson metro industrial corridor contribute to Saddlebrooke's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Saddlebrooke in Pinal County draws from the Saddlebrooke Ranch Water on the Tucson basin aquifer or Central Arizona Project (Pinal County, Tucson metro, Arizona) — the Tucson basin at Pinal County is developed in Permian Kaibab Limestone (highly calcareous) and Cretaceous Bisbee Formation (calcareous) — Arizona Pinal County Tucson basin CAP Permian-Cretaceous calcareous supply produces extremely hard water at 371.5 mg/L with TDS 1065.8 mg/L.