Cameron Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
121.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.15
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 Cameron Park, your appliances are currently losing 7% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cameron Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -8% |
| Washing Machine | 11.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -4% |
| Water Heater | 13.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -11% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cameron Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cameron Park, California | 55.5 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
| El Dorado Hills, California | 187.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Folsom, California | 115.5 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Granite Bay, California | 30 mg/L | 2.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
| Orangevale, California | 45 mg/L | 3.3 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Cameron Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cameron Park | 55.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cameron Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cameron Park, California, in El Dorado County — an unincorporated El Dorado County community adjacent to El Dorado Hills and Shingle Springs in the Sierra Nevada foothills east of Sacramento — receives its municipal water from the El Dorado Irrigation District (EDID), drawing from Folsom Lake (American River, Sacramento-El Dorado County line) or directly from the El Dorado Canal (South Fork American River diversion).
The soft 55.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 121.9 mg/L reflect the American River Sierra Nevada granitic watershed character. The American River drains the western slope of the Sierra Nevada — Jurassic-Cretaceous Sierra Nevada Batholith (granite, granodiorite — highly insoluble crystalline rock), Precambrian metamorphic aureole (insoluble), and Quaternary Sierra glacial outwash (sandy, insoluble). The essentially non-calcareous Sierra granitic drainage produces the soft water characteristic of all Sierra Nevada-sourced California communities.
At 55.5 mg/L, Cameron Park's water is soft — essentially no scale forms, soap lathers abundantly, and appliances maintain good efficiency. Annual descaling is sufficient. The PFAS level of 3.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Mather Air Force Base (Sacramento County — AFFF in the American River watershed), the El Dorado Hills development corridor, and the Sierra Nevada foothill PFAS background contribute to Cameron Park's readings.
Geology & Source: Cameron Park in El Dorado County draws from the El Dorado Irrigation District on the American River watershed (Folsom Lake, El Dorado County) — the American River drains the Sierra Nevada (Jurassic-Cretaceous Sierra Nevada Batholith granite) — California Sierra Nevada granitic crystalline watershed produces soft water at 55.5 mg/L with TDS 122 mg/L in this El Dorado County California community.