Vincent 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
500.5 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 Vincent, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Vincent | 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 Vincent compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Vincent, California | 167.5 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| West Covina, California | 48 mg/L | 3.3 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
| Covina, California | 170 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Azusa, California | 52 mg/L | 3.4 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
| Baldwin Park, California | 80 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Vincent compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Vincent | 167.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| 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 (alternate locality), in Los Angeles County — an unincorporated Los Angeles County community adjacent to Baldwin Park and Azusa in the San Gabriel Valley of east Los Angeles County — receives its water from San Gabriel Valley Water Company or a local LA County water district, drawing from the San Gabriel Valley Principal Aquifer and Metropolitan Water District (MWD) imports (east LA County).
The hard 167.5 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 500.5 mg/L (TDS/hardness ~3.0 — reflecting evaporitic loading) reflect the east San Gabriel Valley's blended calcareous supply — harder than the LADWP west LA communities due to higher local groundwater contribution. The San Gabriel Valley Principal Aquifer is developed in Quaternary San Gabriel alluvial gravel (calcareous from San Gabriel Mountain sediments), blended with MWD Colorado River import (Permian Supai evaporitic — TDS contributor) and SWP (Sierra Nevada granodiorite).
At 167.5 mg/L, this Vincent's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 6.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the east Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley industrial corridor (historic Superfund sites in Baldwin Park — chromium and TCE contamination) and the Colorado River PFAS background contribute to this Vincent's readings.
Geology & Source: Vincent in Los Angeles County draws from the San Gabriel Valley Water on the San Gabriel Aquifer and MWD (Los Angeles County, east California) — the San Gabriel Aquifer combines Colorado River calcareous import and Sierra Nevada (Cretaceous granodiorite) San Gabriel groundwater — California Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley blended calcareous supply produces hard water at 167.5 mg/L with TDS 500.5 mg/L in this Los Angeles County California community.