Anderson Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
333.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Anderson, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Anderson | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -35% |
| Washing Machine | 9 yrs | 12 yrs | -25% |
| Water Heater | 10.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Anderson compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Anderson, California | 123.5 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Redding, California | 186 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Shasta Lake, California | 82 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Red Bluff, California | 180 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Chico, California | 80.5 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Anderson compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Anderson | 123.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Anderson's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Anderson, California, in Shasta County — a Shasta County city adjacent to Redding and Cottonwood on the Sacramento River in north California — receives its water from the City of Anderson Water Department, drawing from the Sacramento River and local wells through the north California distribution.
The hard 123.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 333.9 mg/L reflect the Shasta County supply's hard blended character — the Eocene Hornbrook Formation and Quaternary Sacramento River alluvium are slightly calcareous-calcareous formations in the Shasta Valley; Anderson's blended surface and groundwater supply concentrates moderate to hard dissolved mineral content from its north Sacramento Valley drainage (compare Redding CA: 119/322 in Shasta County comparable; Cottonwood CA: 127/345 in Shasta County comparable; Anderson consistent hard from the same Shasta County Sacramento River Eocene supply). The Sacramento River at Shasta Valley — Eocene Hornbrook Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), Quaternary Sacramento River alluvium (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Shasta Valley volcanic alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 123.5 mg/L with TDS 334, Anderson's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the City of Anderson's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Anderson in Shasta County draws from the Anderson Water on the Sacramento River/wells blend (Shasta County, north California) — the Shasta Valley at north California draws from Eocene Hornbrook Formation (slightly calcareous) and Quaternary Sacramento River alluvium (calcareous) — California Shasta County Sacramento River Eocene supply produces hard water at 123.5 mg/L with TDS 333.9 mg/L.