How does Conda's water compare to the national average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Conda (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L softer than average.

Conda Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

hard

~120–179 mg/L

Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

reservoir

pH Level

8.3

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.004 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

237 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.40

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

hard~120–179 mg/LHard · est.

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 Conda, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Conda	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	6.8 yrs	8.5 yrs	-20%
Washing Machine	9.6 yrs	12 yrs	-20%
Water Heater	12 yrs	15 yrs	-20%

Regional Water Comparison

How Conda compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Conda, Idaho	≈ 120–179 mg/L	1.7 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Ammon, Idaho	238 mg/L	0 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	groundwater
Idaho Falls, Idaho	≈ 180+ mg/L	0 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	groundwater
Pocatello, Idaho	350 mg/L	0 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	groundwater
Blackfoot, Idaho	≈ 180+ mg/L	0 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	groundwater

National Benchmark

How Conda compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Conda	≈ 120–179 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Conda's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: ReservoirTDS: 237 mg/LpH: 8.3

Conda Water Users District serves the small community of Conda in Caribou County, southeastern Idaho, providing water to approximately 100 residents. The utility draws from groundwater wells tapping the Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer, with no named treatment plants mentioned in available records. No reservoir or river sources are used; service covers the Conda area near the Idaho-Wyoming border. Basic disinfection is the likely treatment applied to the naturally high-quality aquifer supply.

The Upper Snake River Plain recharges the aquifer through fractured basalt flows and sedimentary layers from precipitation and snowmelt. Subsurface geology features Quaternary volcanic basalts overlying Tertiary and Paleozoic sedimentary rocks, including the limestone-rich Phosphoria Formation. As groundwater flows through these carbonate formations and karstic limestone terrains, calcium and magnesium ions dissolve into solution, resulting in a moderately hard supply with elevated dissolved bicarbonates.

Moderately hard water promotes scale buildup in water heaters, dishwashers, and coffee makers, reducing efficiency and raising energy costs over time. Laundry may require more detergent, and spotting can appear on glassware. Regular deliming of fixtures annually and vinegar soaks help manage deposits. A water softener is not strictly necessary but can extend appliance life if preferred — use a bypass for drinking water. Conda's water meets all federal standards and is safe to drink; a carbon filter can improve taste by removing residual chlorine.

Geology & Source: Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer; Quaternary basalts and alluvial sediments overlying Paleozoic Phosphoria Formation carbonates; limestone and dolomite dissolution through volcanic terrain produces moderately hard groundwater

Other Idaho Water Reports

Ammon

238 mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Idaho Falls

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Pocatello

350 mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Blackfoot

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conda's water safe to drink?

Yes. Conda's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Conda?

At ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), Conda's water will cause significant limescale on kettles, washing machines, and water heaters. A water softener or descaler is strongly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and reduce energy bills by up to 20%.

How does Conda compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Conda (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Conda is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.