Beaumont Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.3 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
465.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.43
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 Beaumont, your appliances are currently losing 21% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Beaumont | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -49% |
| Washing Machine | 7.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -36% |
| Water Heater | 9.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -39% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Beaumont compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Beaumont, California | 159.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Banning, California | 92 mg/L | 4.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Yucaipa, California | 83 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| San Jacinto, California | 190.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Hemet, California | 46 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Beaumont compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Beaumont | 159.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Beaumont's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Beaumont, California, in Riverside County in the San Gorgonio Pass between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains — one of California's fastest-growing communities, a major Inland Empire pass community rapidly transforming from a small agricultural city to a large master-planned suburban community, home of Tournament Hills and several major Beaumont master-planned residential developments, gateway to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley — draws its municipal water supply from the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA) groundwater basin and MWD Colorado River import via the City of Beaumont Water Division. Water hardness in Beaumont measures 159.5 mg/L — classified as hard.
Beaumont's hard supply reflects the San Gorgonio Pass basin's calcareous geology and the MWD Colorado River import contribution. The San Gorgonio Pass basin alluvial aquifer draws from Quaternary alluvial fan deposits eroded from the San Bernardino Mountains (Cretaceous Peninsular Ranges Batholith granodiorite and Proterozoic gneiss — moderately calcareous crystalline terrain). The MWD Colorado River import (approximately 270–320 mg/L) blended with local aquifer water significantly increases the hardness. The SGPWA groundwater blend with MWD Colorado River import produces the hard 159.5 mg/L at Beaumont.
At 159.5 mg/L, Beaumont residents face regular hard water challenges. Scale deposits form on faucet aerators, showerheads, and appliances within weeks — monthly descaling with citric acid solution is standard maintenance. City of Beaumont Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all California SWRCB and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA) basin and Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Colorado River import via the City of Beaumont Water Division — the Riverside County San Gorgonio Pass (Quaternary alluvial fan deposits from San Bernardino Mountains granodiorite and MWD Colorado River import); hard supply at 159.5 mg/L in Riverside County.