Sedona Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
18.7 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
854.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.85
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 Sedona, your appliances are currently losing 43% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Sedona | 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 Sedona compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Sedona, Arizona | 319.5 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| West Sedona, Arizona | 212.5 mg/L | 3.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Cottonwood, Arizona | 392.5 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Verde Village, Arizona | 245 mg/L | 3.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Camp Verde, Arizona | 368.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Sedona compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Sedona | 319.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Sedona's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Sedona, Arizona, in Coconino County — the Coconino County red rock community adjacent to Cottonwood and Camp Verde on the Verde River in north-central Arizona — receives its water from the City of Sedona Water Department, drawing from the Verde River and local wells through the north-central Arizona distribution.
The extremely hard 319.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 854.5 mg/L reflect the Coconino County supply's extreme Colorado Plateau evaporitic character — the Permian Supai Formation and Triassic Chinle Formation are calcareous-evaporitic formations in the north Arizona Colorado Plateau; the iconic Sedona red rock formations (Permian Schnebly Hill sandstone, Supai shale) dissolve calcium and evaporitic minerals readily into the local groundwater and Verde River supply (compare Cottonwood AZ: 315/842 in Yavapai County comparable; Camp Verde AZ: 323/866 in Yavapai County comparable; Sedona consistent extremely hard from the same Coconino County Verde River Permian evaporitic supply). The Verde River at Sedona — Permian Supai Formation (calcareous evaporitic — primary hardness contributor), Triassic Chinle Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Verde River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 319.5 mg/L with TDS 855, Sedona'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 4.4 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the City of Sedona's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Sedona in Coconino County draws from the Sedona Water on the Verde River and local wells (Coconino County, north-central Arizona) — the Colorado Plateau at Sedona draws from Permian Supai Formation (calcareous evaporitic) and Triassic Chinle Formation (calcareous) — Arizona Coconino County Verde River Permian evaporitic supply produces extremely hard water at 319.5 mg/L with TDS 854.5 mg/L.