Vincent Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.8 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
302.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.31
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 Vincent, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Vincent | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -32% |
| Washing Machine | 9.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -22% |
| Water Heater | 11 yrs | 15 yrs | -27% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Vincent compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Vincent, California | 116 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Palmdale, California | 121 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Lancaster, California | 103.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| La Crescenta-Montrose, California | 109.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Sunland, California | 33.5 mg/L | 2.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Vincent compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Vincent | 116 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Vincent's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Vincent, California, in Los Angeles County — an unincorporated Los Angeles County community adjacent to Acton and Agua Dulce in the high desert foothills of northeast Los Angeles County near Antelope Valley — receives its water from the Los Angeles County Waterworks, drawing from the State Water Project (SWP) and local groundwater wells in the Acton/Agua Dulce area (northeast LA County).
The moderately hard 116 mg/L hardness and TDS of 302.9 mg/L reflect the northeast LA County high desert's blended SWP and local aquifer character — harder than pure SWP water (which is Sierra Nevada snowmelt at ~70-80 mg/L) due to local groundwater contribution from the calcareous Acton-Soledad Canyon alluvial basin. The SWP delivers Sierra Nevada water (Cretaceous granodiorite — partly insoluble), blended with local groundwater from the Acton alluvial basin (Quaternary calcareous alluvium from the San Gabriel Mountains).
At 116 mg/L, Vincent's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Los Angeles County northeast desert industrial corridor and the Antelope Valley PFAS background contribute to Vincent's readings.
Geology & Source: Vincent in Los Angeles County draws from the Los Angeles County Waterworks on the State Water Project and local wells (Los Angeles County, north California) — the SWP delivers Sierra Nevada (Cretaceous granodiorite — partly insoluble) and Central Valley calcareous supply — California Los Angeles County SWP-groundwater blended calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 116 mg/L with TDS 302.9 mg/L in this Los Angeles County California community.