Channahon Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.9 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
279.6 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 Channahon, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Channahon | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -46% |
| Washing Machine | 8 yrs | 12 yrs | -33% |
| Water Heater | 9.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -37% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Channahon compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Channahon, Illinois | 152 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Shorewood, Illinois | 223.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Joliet, Illinois | 187.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Crest Hill, Illinois | 104 mg/L | 3.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Plainfield, Illinois | 214 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Channahon compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Channahon | 152 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Channahon's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Channahon, Illinois, in Will County — a Will County village adjacent to Minooka and Morris on the Illinois River in northeast Illinois — receives its water from the Channahon Water system, drawing from the Illinois River or Des Plaines River (Will County) through the northeast Illinois distribution.
The hard 152 mg/L hardness and TDS of 279.6 mg/L reflect the northeast Illinois Will County Illinois River supply's hard dolomitic character — identical to Palos Heights IL (152/279) in the same Will-Cook County distribution zone, the Silurian Niagaran Dolomite and Devonian carbonate shelf produce hard dolomitic water typical of the northeast Illinois Illinois River communities (compare Justice IL: 133/246 in southwest Cook; Channahon harder from the Will County dolomite-dominated Illinois River draw). The Illinois River at Will County — Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Devonian carbonate shelf (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Illinois River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 152 mg/L with TDS 280, Channahon's water is 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 5.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Will County northeast Illinois industrial corridor contribute to Channahon's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Channahon in Will County draws from the Channahon Water on the Illinois River or Des Plaines River (Will County, northeast Illinois) — the Illinois River at Will County drains the Driftless Area (Silurian Niagaran Dolomite — dolomitic) and Devonian carbonate shelf (calcareous) — Illinois Will County Illinois River Silurian-Devonian dolomitic supply produces hard water at 152 mg/L with TDS 279.6 mg/L.