Ukrainian Village Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.2 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
204.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Ukrainian Village, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Ukrainian Village | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -35% |
| Washing Machine | 9 yrs | 12 yrs | -25% |
| Water Heater | 10.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Ukrainian Village compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Ukrainian Village, Illinois | 123.5 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| West Town, Illinois | 190.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| East Garfield Park, Illinois | 204.5 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Logan Square, Illinois | 170.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Lincoln Park, Illinois | 138.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Ukrainian Village compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Ukrainian Village | 123.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Ukrainian Village's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Ukrainian Village, Illinois, in Cook County — a Cook County (Chicago) neighborhood adjacent to Wicker Park and West Town in northwest Chicago — receives its water from the City of Chicago, drawing from Lake Michigan (Cook County) through the Chicago metro distribution.
The moderately hard 123.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 204.4 mg/L are consistent with the Chicago metro Lake Michigan supply (Chicago average: ~120-125 mg/L; Wicker Park: ~123 mg/L) — reflecting the uniform Chicago Water Department Lake Michigan character across all service zones. Lake Michigan at the Chicago intake receives drainage from the Great Lakes Basin — Silurian Niagara Dolomite (dolomite — primary TDS contributor), Devonian Hamilton Formation (calcareous shale — primary hardness contributor), and Silurian Racine Formation (calcareous). The Lake Michigan Silurian dolomite and Devonian calcareous input produces the moderately hard Chicago metro supply.
At 123.5 mg/L, Ukrainian Village'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 4.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Cook County Chicago metro industrial corridor and the Lake Michigan PFAS background from the Great Lakes industrial complex contribute to Ukrainian Village's readings.
Geology & Source: Ukrainian Village in Cook County draws from the City of Chicago on Lake Michigan (Cook County, northeast Illinois) — Lake Michigan receives drainage from the Great Lakes Basin (Silurian Niagara Dolomite, Devonian Hamilton Formation calcareous) — Illinois Cook County Lake Michigan Silurian-Devonian calcareous watershed produces moderately hard water at 123.5 mg/L with TDS 204.4 mg/L.