Morris Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
285.2 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 Morris, your appliances are currently losing 21% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Morris | 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 Morris compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Morris, Illinois | 154 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Channahon, Illinois | 152 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Shorewood, Illinois | 223.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Yorkville, Illinois | 275 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Oswego, Illinois | 133 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Morris compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Morris | 154 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Morris's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Morris, Illinois, in Grundy County — the Grundy County seat adjacent to Minooka and Channahon on the Illinois River in north-central Illinois — receives its municipal water from the Morris Water Division, drawing from the Illinois River (Grundy County) through the north-central Illinois water treatment system.
The moderately hard 154 mg/L hardness and TDS of 285.2 mg/L reflect the north-central Illinois Illinois River supply's moderate Till Plains calcareous character — softer than the Lake Michigan Lake County communities (Lindenhurst: 146 mg/L at the lake) and consistent with other Illinois River Grundy County communities. The Illinois River at Grundy County drains the Illinois Till Plains — Mississippian Burlington Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pennsylvanian McLeansboro Group (slightly calcareous), Ordovician St. Peter Sandstone (near-insoluble), and Quaternary glacial till (calcareous — from Mississippian carbonate bedrock).
At 154 mg/L, Morris'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 5.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Grundy County north-central Illinois industrial corridor and the Illinois River basin legacy contribute to Morris's readings.
Geology & Source: Morris in Grundy County draws from the Morris Water Division on the Illinois River (Grundy County, north-central Illinois) — the Illinois River at Grundy County drains the Illinois Till Plains (Mississippian Burlington Limestone — calcareous, Pennsylvanian McLeansboro Group — slightly calcareous) via glacial till — Illinois Grundy County Illinois River Till Plains calcareous watershed produces moderately hard water at 154 mg/L with TDS 285.2 mg/L.