Cusseta Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
173.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.26
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 Cusseta, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cusseta | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -25% |
| Washing Machine | 10 yrs | 12 yrs | -17% |
| Water Heater | 11.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -22% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cusseta compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cusseta, Georgia | 96.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Columbus, Georgia | 131 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Phenix City, Alabama | 119 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Eufaula, Alabama | 45.5 mg/L | 3.5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Americus, Georgia | 84 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Cusseta compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cusseta | 96.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cusseta's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cusseta, Georgia, in Chattahoochee County — the Chattahoochee County seat adjacent to Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) and Columbus on the Chattahoochee River in west-central Georgia — receives its water from Chattahoochee County Water or Columbus Water Works, drawing from the Chattahoochee River through the west-central Georgia distribution.
The soft 96.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 173.8 mg/L reflect the Chattahoochee County supply's soft Appalachian character — the Precambrian Blue Ridge Gneiss is highly insoluble, and the Cambrian Carolinian Formation metasandstone contributes minimal dissolved minerals to the Chattahoochee watershed draining the Georgia Piedmont and Appalachian Mountains (compare Fort Moore GA: 94/168 in Chattahoochee County comparable; Columbus GA: 98/178 in Muscogee County comparable; Cusseta consistent soft from the same Chattahoochee County Chattahoochee River Precambrian insoluble supply). The Chattahoochee watershed — Precambrian Blue Ridge Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Carolinian Formation (slightly insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary Chattahoochee alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 96.5 mg/L with TDS 174, Cusseta's water is soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.0 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection given the Chattahoochee County Fort Moore (former Fort Benning) military presence. Review Chattahoochee County Water's annual report.
Geology & Source: Cusseta in Chattahoochee County draws from the Chattahoochee County Water on the Chattahoochee River (Chattahoochee County, west-central Georgia) — the Chattahoochee watershed drains Precambrian Blue Ridge Gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Carolinian Formation (slightly insoluble) — Georgia Chattahoochee County Chattahoochee River Precambrian insoluble supply produces soft water at 96.5 mg/L with TDS 173.8 mg/L.