Centerton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.2 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
155.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.24
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 Centerton, your appliances are currently losing 12% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Centerton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -21% |
| Washing Machine | 10.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -14% |
| Water Heater | 12 yrs | 15 yrs | -20% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Centerton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Centerton, Arkansas | 89 mg/L | 3.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Bentonville, Arkansas | 193.5 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Bella Vista, Arkansas | 181 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Rogers, Arkansas | 131 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Springdale, Arkansas | 182.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Centerton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Centerton | 89 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Centerton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Centerton, Arkansas, in Benton County — a Benton County city adjacent to Bentonville and Rogers in northwest Arkansas — receives its water from the Centerton Water and Wastewater system or Benton County Water district, drawing from Beaver Lake reservoir on the White River through the northwest Arkansas Ozark distribution.
The soft 89 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 155.4 mg/L reflect the Benton County Beaver Lake supply's soft Ozark character — the Ordovician Everton Formation in the upper White River watershed is predominantly insoluble sandstone and chert, while the Mississippian Boone Formation chert contributes minimal calcareous mineral content (compare Bentonville AR: 88/152 in Benton County comparable; Rogers AR: 90/158 in Benton County comparable; Centerton consistent soft from the same Benton County Beaver Lake Ozark Ordovician supply). The Beaver Lake watershed at Benton County — Ordovician Everton Formation (insoluble — dilutant), Mississippian Boone Formation (slightly calcareous — minor hardness contributor), and Quaternary Ozark alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 89 mg/L with TDS 155, Centerton's water is soft — minimal scale, dishwashers work efficiently. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 3.3 ppt is low — below current federal limits, no urgent filtration required. Centerton's clean water profile reflects northwest Arkansas's relatively pristine Ozark upland watershed. Review the utility's annual water quality report for the latest monitoring data.
Geology & Source: Centerton in Benton County draws from the Centerton Water on Beaver Lake reservoir (Benton County, northwest Arkansas) — the White River at Benton County drains the Ozark Plateau (Ordovician Everton Formation — insoluble) and Mississippian Boone Formation (slightly calcareous) — Arkansas Benton County Beaver Lake Ozark supply produces soft water at 89 mg/L with TDS 155.4 mg/L.