View Park-Windsor Hills Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.8 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
498.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.45
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 View Park-Windsor Hills, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In View Park-Windsor Hills | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -52% |
| Washing Machine | 7.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -38% |
| Water Heater | 8.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -41% |
Regional Water Comparison
How View Park-Windsor Hills compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ View Park-Windsor Hills, California | 167 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Inglewood, California | 84.5 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Mid-City, California | 97 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Vermont Square, California | 96 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Culver City, California | 64.5 mg/L | 3.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How View Park-Windsor Hills compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ View Park-Windsor Hills | 167 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes View Park-Windsor Hills's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
View Park-Windsor Hills, California, in Los Angeles County — a Los Angeles County unincorporated community adjacent to Inglewood and Ladera Heights in the west Los Angeles area — receives its water from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) through the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) blend, drawing from Colorado River and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta supply through the south-central California distribution.
The hard 167 mg/L hardness and TDS of 498.7 mg/L are elevated for the LA metro — the Cretaceous San Gabriel Granodiorite provides insoluble dilution, but Quaternary Los Angeles River alluvium and the Colorado River aqueduct supply contribute significant calcareous and dissolved mineral content (compare Inglewood CA: 164/490 in Los Angeles County comparable; Ladera Heights CA: 169/507 in Los Angeles County comparable; View Park-Windsor Hills consistent hard from the same Los Angeles County MWD blended supply LA Basin granitic supply). The MWD blended supply — Cretaceous San Gabriel Granodiorite (insoluble — primary dilutant), Quaternary Los Angeles River alluvium (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Colorado River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 167 mg/L with TDS 499, View Park-Windsor Hills' water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the LADWP's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: View Park-Windsor Hills in Los Angeles County draws from the LA DWP on the MWD blended supply (Los Angeles County, south California) — the LA Basin draws from Cretaceous San Gabriel Granodiorite (insoluble) and Quaternary Los Angeles River alluvium (calcareous) — California Los Angeles County MWD blended supply LA Basin granitic produces hard water at 167 mg/L with TDS 498.7 mg/L.