Phelan Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.7 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
140 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 Phelan, your appliances are currently losing 8% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Phelan | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -12% |
| Washing Machine | 11.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -6% |
| Water Heater | 13.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -13% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Phelan compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Phelan, California | 63 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Adelanto, California | 188.5 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Hesperia, California | 64.5 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Victorville, California | 104 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Lake Los Angeles, California | 80 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Phelan compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Phelan | 63 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Phelan's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Phelan, California, in San Bernardino County — an unincorporated San Bernardino County community adjacent to Wrightwood and Hesperia on the San Gabriel Mountains north slope in the southwest California high desert — receives its water from the Phelan Piñon Hills Community Services District, drawing from the Mojave Desert groundwater and State Water Project blend (San Bernardino County) through the high desert distribution.
The moderately soft 63 mg/L hardness and TDS of 140 mg/L are softer than the central Mojave Desert communities — reflecting the Phelan supply's dominant State Water Project blend (soft Northern California Sierra Nevada granite supply) diluting the locally harder Mojave Desert alluvial aquifer. The Phelan supply blend at San Bernardino County — State Water Project (Northern California Sierra Nevada — very soft, near-insoluble granite), Quaternary Mojave Desert alluvial fan (slightly calcareous — minor hardness contributor), and minor Precambrian San Gabriel Mountains (insoluble).
At 63 mg/L, Phelan's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and bathroom fixtures need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 3.7 ppt is low — the San Bernardino County high desert north slope corridor has limited adjacent AFFF military PFAS sources.
Geology & Source: Phelan in San Bernardino County draws from the Phelan Piñon Hills Community Services District on Mojave Desert groundwater and State Water Project blend (San Bernardino County, California high desert) — the State Water Project Northern California Sierra Nevada supply (soft) dilutes local Quaternary Mojave Desert alluvial aquifer (calcareous) — California San Bernardino County Mojave Desert alluvial-SWP blend produces moderately soft water at 63 mg/L with TDS 140 mg/L.