Vidalia Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
413.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.41
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 Vidalia, your appliances are currently losing 21% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Vidalia | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -47% |
| Washing Machine | 7.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -34% |
| Water Heater | 9.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -37% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Vidalia compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Vidalia, Georgia | 155 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Dublin, Georgia | 150.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Statesboro, Georgia | 109.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Douglas, Georgia | 146 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Hinesville, Georgia | 96 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Vidalia compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Vidalia | 155 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Vidalia's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Vidalia, Georgia, in Toombs County — the Toombs County seat adjacent to Lyons and Hazlehurst in the Vidalia sweet onion region of southeast Georgia — receives its water from the City of Vidalia Water Department, drawing from local wells through the southeast Georgia distribution.
The hard 155 mg/L hardness and TDS of 413.7 mg/L reflect the Toombs County supply's hard Georgia Coastal Plain character — the Cretaceous McQueen Formation and Eocene Ocala Limestone are calcareous formations in the Georgia Coastal Plain, contributing hard dissolved mineral content from the deep Floridan Aquifer system in this region (compare Lyons GA: 151/402 in Toombs County comparable; Hazlehurst GA: 159/425 in Jeff Davis County comparable; Vidalia consistent hard from the same Toombs County Ohoopee River Cretaceous calcareous supply). The Southeast Georgia Coastal Plain supply — Cretaceous McQueen Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Georgia Coastal Plain alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 155 mg/L with TDS 414, Vidalia's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.3 ppt is very elevated — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review the City of Vidalia's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Vidalia in Toombs County draws from the Vidalia Water on the Ohoopee River watershed (Toombs County, southeast Georgia) — the southeast Georgia watershed draws from Cretaceous McQueen Formation (calcareous) and Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous) — Georgia Toombs County Ohoopee River Cretaceous calcareous supply produces hard water at 155 mg/L with TDS 413.7 mg/L.