Georgetown Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
335.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.37
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 Georgetown, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Georgetown | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -41% |
| Washing Machine | 8.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -29% |
| Water Heater | 10 yrs | 15 yrs | -33% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Georgetown compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Georgetown, Georgia | 139 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Richmond Hill, Georgia | 96 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Pooler, Georgia | 119.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Savannah, Georgia | 102.5 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Wilmington Island, Georgia | 86.5 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Georgetown compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Georgetown | 139 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Georgetown's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Georgetown, Georgia, in Chatham County — a Chatham County unincorporated community adjacent to Savannah and Pooler in southeast Georgia — receives its water from the City of Savannah Water or Chatham County Water Utilities, drawing from the Savannah River through the southeast Georgia distribution.
The hard 139 mg/L hardness and TDS of 335.8 mg/L reflect the Chatham County Savannah River supply's hard calcareous character — the Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation is predominantly insoluble but Tertiary Barnwell Formation calcareous marine sediments and Eocene Ocala Limestone influence the regional groundwater, contributing dissolved calcium to the blended river-aquifer supply (compare Pooler GA: 136/328 in Chatham County comparable; Savannah GA: 142/342 in Chatham County comparable; Georgetown consistent hard from the same Chatham County Savannah River Cretaceous Coastal Plain supply). The Savannah watershed at Chatham County — Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation (insoluble — dilutant), Tertiary Barnwell Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Holocene Coastal Plain alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 139 mg/L with TDS 336, Georgetown's water is hard — scale builds in appliances and fixtures over months. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 8.1 ppt is elevated — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is recommended — the Chatham County southeast Georgia military (Hunter Army Airfield) and industrial corridor contribute to Georgetown's elevated readings. Review the utility's annual water quality report for the latest data.
Geology & Source: Georgetown in Chatham County draws from the Savannah Water on the Savannah River (Chatham County, southeast Georgia) — the Savannah watershed at Chatham County drains Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation (insoluble) and Tertiary Barnwell Formation (slightly calcareous) — Georgia Chatham County Savannah River Cretaceous Coastal Plain supply produces hard water at 139 mg/L with TDS 335.8 mg/L.