Woodcrest Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
2.4 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
83.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.11
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 Woodcrest, your appliances are currently losing 5% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Woodcrest | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -2% |
| Washing Machine | 12.1 yrs | 12 yrs | — |
| Water Heater | 14 yrs | 15 yrs | -7% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Woodcrest compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woodcrest, California | 40.5 mg/L | 3 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
| Mead Valley, California | 52 mg/L | 3.4 ppt | 🟢 Soft | mixed |
| Riverside, California | 86 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
| Rubidoux, California | 171 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Moreno Valley, California | 70.5 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Woodcrest compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woodcrest | 40.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
Bring Badger-quality water to your Woodcrest home
Shop water softeners on Amazon.com →
What Makes Woodcrest's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Woodcrest, California, in Riverside County — an unincorporated Riverside County community adjacent to Riverside and Moreno Valley in the southwest California Inland Empire — receives its water from the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), drawing from the Colorado River Aqueduct and local groundwater (Riverside County) through the Inland Empire distribution.
The very soft 40.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 83.2 mg/L are surprisingly soft for an Inland Empire community — reflecting the Woodcrest supply's dominant Colorado River Aqueduct blend, which is treated to very low hardness at the EMWD treatment plant, rather than drawing primarily from the harder local Riverside County groundwater. The EMWD supply blend at Riverside County — Colorado River (moderately hard at source, significantly softened through EMWD treatment), State Water Project (Northern California Sierra Nevada granite — very soft), and minor local Quaternary alluvial groundwater (calcareous — minor hardness contributor).
At 40.5 mg/L, Woodcrest's water is very soft — minimal scale forms, dishwashers require very little detergent, and appliances remain scale-free. Annual descaling is sufficient. The PFAS level of 3.0 ppt is very low — the Riverside County southwest California Inland Empire corridor has limited adjacent AFFF military PFAS sources at the Woodcrest position.
Geology & Source: Woodcrest in Riverside County draws from the Eastern Municipal Water District on Colorado River Aqueduct and local groundwater blend (Riverside County, southwest California) — the Colorado Aqueduct supply is treated to very low hardness at EMWD, blended with local Quaternary alluvial aquifer (calcareous) — California Riverside County EMWD Colorado-alluvial blend produces very soft water at 40.5 mg/L with TDS 83.2 mg/L.