Village of Campton Hills Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.7 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
318.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.44
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 Village of Campton Hills, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Village of Campton Hills | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -52% |
| Washing Machine | 7.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -38% |
| Water Heater | 9 yrs | 15 yrs | -40% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Village of Campton Hills compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Village of Campton Hills, Illinois | 165.5 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Wasco, Illinois | 149 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| St. Charles, Illinois | 216.5 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Geneva, Illinois | 240.5 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| South Elgin, Illinois | 257.5 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Village of Campton Hills compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Village of Campton Hills | 165.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Village of Campton Hills's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Village of Campton Hills, Illinois, in Kane County — a Kane County community adjacent to St. Charles and Elgin on the Fox River in northeast Illinois — receives its water from Campton Hills utilities or Illinois American Water, drawing from the Fox River (Kane County) through the northeast Illinois distribution.
The hard 165.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 318.8 mg/L reflect the northeast Illinois Kane County Fox River supply's hard dolomitic character — driven by the Silurian Niagaran Dolomite and calcareous Pleistocene till that the Fox River traverses across the northeast Illinois Silurian plateau, consistent with other Fox River chain-of-lakes communities in the northeast Illinois dolomite belt. The Fox River at Kane County — Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Ordovician Galena Dolomite (dolomitic — secondary contributor), and Pleistocene calcareous glacial till (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 165.5 mg/L, Campton Hills' water is hard — scale builds steadily in appliances, dishwashers require rinse aid, and faucet aerators need regular cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate and a water softener is beneficial. The PFAS level of 5.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Kane County northeast Illinois industrial-suburban corridor contribute to Campton Hills' readings.
Geology & Source: Village of Campton Hills in Kane County draws from the Campton Hills utilities on the Fox River (Kane County, northeast Illinois) — the Fox River at Kane County drains through Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (dolomitic) and calcareous Pleistocene glacial till — Illinois Kane County Fox River Silurian dolomitic calcareous supply produces hard water at 165.5 mg/L with TDS 318.8 mg/L.