Batesville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.7 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
262.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.35
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 Batesville, your appliances are currently losing 18% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Batesville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -39% |
| Washing Machine | 8.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -28% |
| Water Heater | 10.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -31% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Batesville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Batesville, Arkansas | 132 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Searcy, Arkansas | 259 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Cabot, Arkansas | 203 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Mountain Home, Arkansas | 73 mg/L | 3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Jonesboro, Arkansas | 201 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Batesville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Batesville | 132 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Batesville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County — the Independence County seat adjacent to Newport and Heber Springs on the White River in north-central Arkansas — receives its water from the City of Batesville Water Department, drawing from the White River through the north-central Arkansas distribution.
The moderately hard 132 mg/L hardness and TDS of 262.3 mg/L reflect the Independence County supply's moderate Ozark Plateau character — the Mississippian Batesville Sandstone and Ordovician Everton Formation contribute calcareous mineral content from the Arkansas Ozark Plateau geological corridor (compare Newport AR: 128/253 in Jackson County comparable; Heber Springs AR: 135/272 in Cleburne County comparable; Batesville consistent moderate from the same Independence County White River Mississippian calcareous supply). The White River — Mississippian Batesville Sandstone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Ordovician Everton Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary White River alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 132 mg/L with TDS 262, Batesville's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.2 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the City of Batesville's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Batesville in Independence County draws from the Batesville Water on the White River (Independence County, north-central Arkansas) — the Ozark Plateau draws from Mississippian Batesville Sandstone (slightly calcareous) and Ordovician Everton Formation (calcareous) — Arkansas Independence County White River Mississippian calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 132 mg/L with TDS 262.3 mg/L.