West Sedona Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.4 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
483.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.57
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 West Sedona, your appliances are currently losing 28% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In West Sedona | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -69% |
| Washing Machine | 5.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -53% |
| Water Heater | 7.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -53% |
Regional Water Comparison
How West Sedona compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Sedona, Arizona | 212.5 mg/L | 3.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Sedona, Arizona | 319.5 mg/L | 4.4 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 West Sedona compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Sedona | 212.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes West Sedona's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
West Sedona, Arizona, in Yavapai County — a Yavapai County community adjacent to Sedona and Village of Oak Creek in the Red Rock Country of north-central Arizona — receives its water from the City of Sedona Water Department or Arizona Water Company, drawing from Oak Creek and Verde River watershed groundwater through the north-central Arizona distribution.
The hard 212.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 483.1 mg/L reflect the Yavapai County Verde watershed supply's hard calcareous character — the Permian Coconino Sandstone is a calcareous aeolian sandstone, while the Triassic Moenkopi Formation is a red-bed calcareous siltstone and mudstone; both contribute dissolved minerals to the Verde River and Oak Creek in Sedona's famous red rock canyon geology (compare Sedona AZ: 208/472 in Yavapai County comparable; Village of Oak Creek AZ: 216/493 in Yavapai County comparable; West Sedona consistent hard from the same Yavapai County Verde River Permian-Triassic calcareous supply). The Verde watershed — Permian Coconino Sandstone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Triassic Moenkopi Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Verde alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 212.5 mg/L with TDS 483, West Sedona's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 3.1 ppt is low — a clean result for the north-central Arizona desert. Review the City of Sedona's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: West Sedona in Yavapai County draws from the Sedona Water on the Verde River supply (Yavapai County, north-central Arizona) — the Verde watershed at Yavapai County drains Permian Coconino Sandstone (slightly calcareous) and Triassic Moenkopi Formation (calcareous) — Arizona Yavapai County Verde River Permian-Triassic calcareous supply produces hard water at 212.5 mg/L with TDS 483.1 mg/L.