Hot Springs Village Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.9 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
144.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.22
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 Hot Springs Village, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Hot Springs Village | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 10.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -19% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Hot Springs Village compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hot Springs Village, Arkansas | 84 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Hot Springs, Arkansas | 82.5 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Benton, Arkansas | 191.5 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Bryant, Arkansas | 160.5 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Russellville, Arkansas | 173 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Hot Springs Village compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hot Springs Village | 84 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Hot Springs Village's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, in Garland County — a Garland County planned community adjacent to Hot Springs and Benton in west-central Arkansas — receives its water from the Hot Springs Village Water system, drawing from Lake Ouachita or the Ouachita River watershed (Garland County) through the west-central Arkansas distribution.
The moderately soft 84 mg/L hardness and TDS of 144.4 mg/L reflect the west-central Arkansas Garland County Ouachita River supply's moderate character — the Ouachita Mountains' Mississippian Stanley Shale and Ordovician Womble Shale contribute insoluble dilution with minimal calcareous contact, consistent with the Arkansas Ouachita Mountain communities (compare Harrison AR: 176 mg/L on the harder Ozark Plateau Boone Formation; Hot Springs Village softer from the insoluble Ouachita Mountain shale). The Ouachita watershed at Garland County — Mississippian Stanley Shale (insoluble — primary dilutant), Ordovician Womble Shale (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary Ouachita alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor hardness contributor).
At 84 mg/L, Hot Springs Village's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 3.2 ppt is relatively low — warrants routine monitoring but no urgent filtration.
Geology & Source: Hot Springs Village in Garland County draws from the Hot Springs Village Water on Lake Ouachita (Garland County, west-central Arkansas) — the Ouachita River watershed drains the Ouachita Mountains (Mississippian Stanley Shale — insoluble) and Ordovician Womble Shale (insoluble) — Arkansas Garland County Ouachita River-Lake Ouachita Mississippian-Ordovician insoluble supply produces moderately soft water at 84 mg/L with TDS 144.4 mg/L.