Goodings Grove Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
16 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
721 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.73
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 Goodings Grove, your appliances are currently losing 37% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Goodings Grove | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -71% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Goodings Grove compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Goodings Grove, Illinois | 274 mg/L | 9.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Homer Glen, Illinois | 252.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Orland Park, Illinois | 129 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Lemont, Illinois | 115 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Mokena, Illinois | 137.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Goodings Grove compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Goodings Grove | 274 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Goodings Grove's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Goodings Grove, Illinois, in Will County — an unincorporated Will County community adjacent to Homer Glen and Lockport, in the southwest Chicago metro corridor — receives its municipal water from Illinois American Water or through the Will County municipal supply, drawing from the Kankakee River or from the regional Des Plaines-Lake Michigan distribution system serving Will County.
The very hard 274 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 721.0 mg/L are among the highest for the Will County area — harder than Frankfort IL (201 mg/L, TDS 433) and similar to the extreme Illinois River-Kankakee carbonate readings. This reflects the Will County position in the Chicago metro distribution periphery, where the supply may include locally blended groundwater from deep Silurian Niagara Dolomite wells with very long residence times, producing the extremely high TDS and hardness.
At 274 mg/L, Goodings Grove's water is very hard — scale builds rapidly in all appliances and plumbing systems. A water softener is strongly recommended. Kettles, water heaters, and dishwashers are all significantly impacted. The PFAS level of 9.5 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Will County heavy industrial corridor (Joliet-Lockport chemical belt), the Chicago southwest suburban manufacturing complex, and the Illinois River PFAS legacy contribute to Goodings Grove's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Goodings Grove in Will County draws from the Illinois American Water or Will County Water on the Kankakee River or Des Plaines River system (Will County, Silurian dolomite) — the Will County watershed drains the Silurian Niagara Dolomite and calcareous Pleistocene till — Illinois Will County Silurian dolomite carbonate drainage produces very hard water at 274 mg/L with high TDS 721 mg/L in this Will County Illinois community.