Kingsland 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
260.9 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 Kingsland, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Kingsland | 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 Kingsland compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Kingsland, Georgia | 123.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| St. Marys, Georgia | 159 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Fernandina Beach, Florida | 205 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Brunswick, Georgia | 88 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Saint Simon Mills, Georgia | 84.5 mg/L | 3.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Kingsland compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Kingsland | 123.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Kingsland's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Kingsland, Georgia, in Camden County — a Camden County city adjacent to St. Marys and Woodbine near the Georgia-Florida border in southeast Georgia, adjacent to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base — receives its municipal water from the Kingsland Water Division, drawing from local reservoir or groundwater sources in the Camden County Atlantic Coastal Plain.
The moderately hard 123.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 260.9 mg/L reflect the southeast Georgia Coastal Plain's calcareous character. The Camden County watershed drains the Atlantic Coastal Plain — Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Group siliceous sand (relatively insoluble), Eocene Wilcox Group calcareous sand and clay (moderately soluble — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary river terrace and barrier island deposits (variable). The Eocene Wilcox calcareous component produces the moderately hard southeast Georgia supply.
At 123.5 mg/L, Kingsland'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 6.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base (Camden County — AFFF, the dominant southeast Georgia PFAS source, directly adjacent to Kingsland), and the southeast Georgia Coastal Plain military corridor contribute to Kingsland's readings.
Geology & Source: Kingsland in Camden County draws from the Kingsland Water Division on local reservoirs (Camden County, southeast Georgia) — the Camden County watershed drains the Atlantic Coastal Plain (Cretaceous Tuscaloosa siliceous sand, Eocene Wilcox calcareous) — Georgia Camden County Georgia Coastal Plain Eocene calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 123.5 mg/L with TDS 260.9 mg/L in this Camden County Georgia city.