Pedley Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
604.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.51
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 Pedley, your appliances are currently losing 26% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Pedley | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -61% |
| Washing Machine | 6.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -46% |
| Water Heater | 7.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -47% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Pedley compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pedley, California | 191.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Glen Avon, California | 124 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Jurupa Valley, California | 156 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Rubidoux, California | 171 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Riverside, California | 86 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Pedley compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pedley | 191.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Pedley's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Pedley, California, in Riverside County — a Riverside County unincorporated community adjacent to Jurupa Valley and Mira Loma in the Inland Empire — receives its water from the Western Municipal Water District, drawing from the State Water Project or Colorado River Aqueduct (Riverside County) through the Inland Empire distribution.
The hard 191.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 604.9 mg/L reflect the Inland Empire Riverside County SWP-Colorado blend's hard calcareous character — the Colorado River Aqueduct's high TDS from the Mojave Desert calcareous evaporite dominates the Pedley blend, producing hard water with elevated TDS typical of the Riverside County communities (compare Mira Loma CA: ~195 mg/L; Jurupa Valley CA: 191 mg/L on the same Western MWD supply). The SWP-Colorado blend at Riverside County — Tertiary Mojave evaporite calcareous (calcareous — primary TDS contributor from Colorado River), Cretaceous San Bernardino granite (insoluble — dilutant from SWP), and Quaternary Inland Empire basin alluvium (calcareous — secondary hardness).
At 191.5 mg/L with TDS 605, Pedley's water is hard. A water softener is recommended to prevent scale buildup. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 7.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Riverside County Inland Empire industrial corridor contribute to Pedley's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Pedley in Riverside County draws from the Western Municipal Water District on State Water Project or Colorado River Aqueduct (Riverside County, Inland Empire, California) — the SWP-Colorado blend at Riverside County combines Sierra Nevada granitic (insoluble) and Mojave Desert calcareous contact water — California Riverside County SWP-Colorado Inland Empire granite-calcareous blend produces hard water at 191.5 mg/L with TDS 604.9 mg/L.