Evans Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
239.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.30
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 Evans, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Evans | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -31% |
| Washing Machine | 9.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -22% |
| Water Heater | 11.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -26% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Evans compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Evans, Georgia | 113 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Martinez, Georgia | 76 mg/L | 3.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Grovetown, Georgia | 102.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Augusta, Georgia | 105 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| North Augusta, South Carolina | 140 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Evans compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Evans | 113 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Evans's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Evans, Georgia, in Columbia County — a major east Georgia Augusta suburban community (Evans is a significant Columbia County unincorporated community — the most populous unincorporated area in Columbia County and one of the largest unincorporated communities in Georgia; Evans is the primary affluent suburb of Augusta in the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area); Columbia County is consistently ranked one of the fastest-growing and most affluent counties in Georgia, driven by its excellent Columbia County school system (consistently the highest-performing public school system in the Augusta metro area and one of the best in Georgia)), a diverse Columbia County community with a primarily affluent professional, medical, and military (Fort Eisenhower — formerly Fort Gordon — adjacent) population, home of Evans Towne Center (a major retail and commercial hub in the Augusta suburbs), adjacent to Augusta and Grovetown in the Columbia County corridor, and one of the most sought-after communities in the Augusta metro — draws its municipal water supply via the Columbia County Water Utility. Water hardness in Evans measures 113 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Evans's moderate hardness reflects the east Georgia Columbia County Augusta Floridan Aquifer's calcareous-moderate character. The Columbia County Water Utility distributes Floridan Aquifer supply (from Eocene Ocala Limestone — calcareous) with effective treatment, producing the moderate 113 mg/L.
At 113 mg/L, Evans residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Monthly cleaning is recommended. Columbia County Water Utility consistently delivers water meeting all Georgia EPD and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Floridan Aquifer (Upper Floridan) via the Columbia County Water Utility — the Columbia County east Georgia Augusta suburban Evans corridor (Eocene calcareous Ocala Limestone and Cretaceous calcareous-moderate Black Creek Formation — the calcareous east Georgia Columbia County Augusta Floridan Aquifer; effective treatment); moderately hard supply at 113 mg/L in Columbia County.