Russellville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.1 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
383.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.46
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 Russellville, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Russellville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -54% |
| Washing Machine | 7.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -40% |
| Water Heater | 8.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -42% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Russellville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Russellville, Arkansas | 173 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Hot Springs Village, Arkansas | 84 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Conway, Arkansas | 196.5 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Hot Springs, Arkansas | 82.5 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Maumelle, Arkansas | 101 mg/L | 3.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Russellville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Russellville | 173 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Russellville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Russellville, Arkansas, the Pope County seat — a major west-central Arkansas Arkansas Valley city (Russellville is the Pope County seat and one of the most significant west-central Arkansas cities — a regional center in the Arkansas River Valley between Little Rock and Fort Smith; Russellville is home of Arkansas Tech University (a growing state university known for engineering, education, and liberal arts programs — one of the most important regional universities in Arkansas), home of Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO — one of two operating nuclear power plants in Arkansas; the plant sits on the south bank of Lake Dardanelle), adjacent to Lake Dardanelle (a major Arkansas River reservoir and recreational lake — one of the most popular recreational lakes in Arkansas), and a community with significant manufacturing and energy industry employment — draws its municipal water supply from Lake Dardanelle via the City of Russellville Water Division. Water hardness in Russellville measures 173 mg/L — classified as hard.
Russellville's hard supply reflects the central Arkansas River Valley calcareous-moderate geology. The Arkansas River (Lake Dardanelle) at Russellville–Pope County drains the Pennsylvanian Arkansas Valley shale (calcareous-moderate). City of Russellville applies limited softening, producing the hard 173 mg/L.
At 173 mg/L, Russellville residents face regular hard water challenges. Monthly descaling and water softeners are recommended. City of Russellville Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Arkansas DEQ and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: River supply from the Arkansas River (Lake Dardanelle watershed) via the City of Russellville Water Division — the Pope County west-central Arkansas Arkansas Valley Russellville corridor (Pennsylvanian calcareous-moderate Arkansas Valley shale and sandstone and Ordovician calcareous-moderate Ozark Plateau dolomite — the calcareous-moderate central Arkansas River Valley; limited softening); hard supply at 173 mg/L in Pope County.