Bainbridge Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
259.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Bainbridge, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bainbridge | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -35% |
| Washing Machine | 9 yrs | 12 yrs | -25% |
| Water Heater | 10.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bainbridge compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bainbridge, Georgia | 123 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Tallahassee, Florida | 111 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Thomasville, Georgia | 96 mg/L | 4.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Albany, Georgia | 155 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Moultrie, Georgia | 160 mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Bainbridge compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bainbridge | 123 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bainbridge's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bainbridge, Georgia, in Decatur County — the Decatur County seat adjacent to Thomasville and Valdosta on Lake Seminole in southwest Georgia — receives its water from the City of Bainbridge Water, drawing from Lake Seminole or the Flint River (Decatur County) through the southwest Georgia distribution.
The moderately hard 123 mg/L hardness and TDS of 259.4 mg/L reflect the southwest Georgia Decatur County Flint River supply's moderate character — harder than the typical Georgia Piedmont communities (Gaffney SC: 56.5/84.9 much softer from Blue Ridge insoluble) because Bainbridge's position at the Coastal Plain transition contacts the slightly calcareous Cretaceous Clayton Formation at Lake Seminole. The Flint River at Decatur County — Precambrian Pine Mountain metamorphic (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cretaceous Clayton Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Coastal Plain alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 123 mg/L with TDS 259, Bainbridge'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 6.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Decatur County southwest Georgia industrial corridor contribute to Bainbridge's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Bainbridge in Decatur County draws from the City of Bainbridge Water on Lake Seminole or Flint River (Decatur County, southwest Georgia) — the Flint-Chattahoochee at Decatur County drains the Georgia Piedmont (Precambrian Pine Mountain metamorphic — insoluble) and Cretaceous Clayton Formation (slightly calcareous) — Georgia Decatur County Flint River Precambrian-Cretaceous Piedmont supply produces moderately hard water at 123 mg/L with TDS 259.4 mg/L.