Garden Acres Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.8 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
147.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.17
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 Garden Acres, your appliances are currently losing 9% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Garden Acres | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -12% |
| Washing Machine | 11.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -7% |
| Water Heater | 13 yrs | 15 yrs | -13% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Garden Acres compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Garden Acres, California | 65 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Stockton, California | 133.5 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Lathrop, California | 130.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Manteca, California | 103.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Lodi, California | 102.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Garden Acres compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Garden Acres | 65 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Garden Acres's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Garden Acres, California, in San Joaquin County — a San Joaquin County unincorporated community adjacent to Stockton and Lodi in the Central Valley Delta region — receives its water from the California Water Service or San Joaquin County Works, drawing from the Mokelumne River and Delta supply through the central California distribution.
The soft 65 mg/L hardness and TDS of 147.4 mg/L reflect the San Joaquin County supply's soft Delta character — the Eocene Ione Formation is largely insoluble sandy clay, while the Quaternary Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta alluvium contributes slightly calcareous mineral content from the Delta agricultural corridor (compare Stockton CA: 62/141 in San Joaquin County comparable; Lodi CA: 67/154 in San Joaquin County comparable; Garden Acres consistent soft from the same San Joaquin County Mokelumne River Eocene insoluble supply). The Mokelumne/Delta watershed — Eocene Ione Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Quaternary Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta alluvium (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Holocene Delta channel alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 65 mg/L with TDS 147, Garden Acres' water is soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 3.9 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review California Water Service's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Garden Acres in San Joaquin County draws from the California Water Service on the Mokelumne River supply (San Joaquin County, central California) — the San Joaquin Delta watershed draws from Eocene Ione Formation (insoluble) and Quaternary Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta alluvium (slightly calcareous) — California San Joaquin County Mokelumne River Eocene insoluble supply produces soft water at 65 mg/L with TDS 147.4 mg/L.