Winton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.8 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
582.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.49
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 Winton, your appliances are currently losing 25% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Winton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -59% |
| Washing Machine | 6.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -44% |
| Water Heater | 8.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -45% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Winton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Winton, California | 185.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Atwater, California | 33.5 mg/L | 2.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
| Livingston, California | 94 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Merced, California | 73 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Delhi, California | 151.5 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Winton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Winton | 185.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Winton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Winton, California, in Merced County — a Merced County unincorporated community adjacent to Atwater and Merced on the west San Joaquin Valley floor — receives its water from the Winton Water District, drawing from local wells through the central California San Joaquin Valley distribution.
The hard 185.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 582.9 mg/L reflect the Merced County San Joaquin Valley supply's hard calcareous-evaporitic character — the Eocene Tulare Formation and Pleistocene Merced River alluvium are calcareous formations in the San Joaquin Valley; Winton's notably high TDS relative to hardness reflects the accumulation of sulfates and chlorides from the west San Joaquin Valley's saline evaporation flat zones (compare Atwater CA: 181/570 in Merced County comparable; Merced CA: 189/596 in Merced County comparable; Winton consistent hard from the same Merced County Merced River Eocene calcareous supply). The Merced County local wells — Eocene Tulare Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pleistocene Merced River alluvium (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary San Joaquin Valley evaporation flat (calcareous/evaporitic — TDS contributor).
At 185.5 mg/L with TDS 583, Winton's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review Winton Water District's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Winton in Merced County draws from the Winton Water District on the Merced River and local wells (Merced County, San Joaquin Valley California) — the San Joaquin Valley at Merced County draws from Eocene Tulare Formation (calcareous) and Pleistocene Merced River alluvium (calcareous) — California Merced County Merced River Eocene calcareous supply produces hard water at 185.5 mg/L with TDS 582.9 mg/L.