Huntington Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.2 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
519.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.60
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 Huntington, your appliances are currently losing 30% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Huntington | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -75% |
| Washing Machine | 5.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -57% |
| Water Heater | 6.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -56% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Huntington compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Huntington, Indiana | 226 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Marion, Indiana | 158 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Fort Wayne, Indiana | 145.5 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Warsaw, Indiana | 126 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| New Haven, Indiana | 213.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Huntington compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Huntington | 226 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Huntington's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Huntington, Indiana, in Huntington County — the Huntington County seat adjacent to Wabash and Bluffton on the Little River in northeast Indiana — receives its municipal water from the Huntington Water Division, drawing from the Salamonie Reservoir or J. Edward Roush Lake (Huntington County) through the city treatment plant.
The very hard 226 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 519.1 mg/L reflect the northeast Indiana Till Plain's Silurian-Devonian carbonate character. The Salamonie and Little River watersheds drain the Indiana Till Plain — Silurian Niagara Dolomite (the dominant Indiana carbonate platform), Devonian Detroit River Formation (dolomite and limestone), and calcareous Pleistocene Woodfordian till (ground-up dolomite and limestone — the primary recharge contribution). The cumulative Silurian-Devonian carbonate loading produces the very hard northeast Indiana supply.
At 226 mg/L, Huntington's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended. Scale builds rapidly on all heating surfaces, appliance lifespans are significantly shortened, and water heaters require annual descaling without softening. The PFAS level of 7.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Huntington County industrial corridor, the Wabash River industrial PFAS legacy (Fort Wayne upstream), and the northeast Indiana PFAS background contribute to Huntington's readings.
Geology & Source: Huntington in Huntington County draws from the Huntington Water Division on the Salamonie Reservoir (Huntington County, Indiana) — the watershed drains the Indiana Till Plain (Silurian Niagara Dolomite, Devonian Detroit River Formation, calcareous Pleistocene till) — Indiana Huntington County Silurian-Devonian carbonate watershed produces very hard water at 226 mg/L with TDS 519.1 mg/L in this Huntington County Indiana city.