Warsaw Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.4 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
195 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.34
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 Warsaw, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Warsaw | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -36% |
| Washing Machine | 8.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -26% |
| Water Heater | 10.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Warsaw compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Warsaw, Indiana | 126 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Goshen, Indiana | 169 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Elkhart, Indiana | 278.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Huntington, Indiana | 226 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Mishawaka, Indiana | 186.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Warsaw compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Warsaw | 126 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Warsaw's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Warsaw, Indiana, in Kosciusko County — the Kosciusko County seat on Center Lake adjacent to Winona Lake and Syracuse in the north-central Indiana lake country — receives its water from Warsaw Utilities, drawing from Pike Lake and Center Lake (Kosciusko County) through the north-central Indiana water treatment system.
The moderately hard 126 mg/L hardness and TDS of 195 mg/L reflect the north-central Indiana glacial lake district supply's moderate Silurian-Devonian calcareous-dolomitic character — consistent with other Kosciusko County communities (Winona Lake: ~125 mg/L; Syracuse: ~126 mg/L). The Kosciusko County lake district draws from glacial lake sources in Pleistocene glacial drift (calcareous till — primary hardness contributor, derived from Silurian Niagara Dolomite and Devonian Muscatatuck calcareous glacial erosion products), Silurian Niagara Dolomite (dolomitic — TDS contributor), and Devonian Muscatatuck Group (calcareous — secondary contributor).
At 126 mg/L, Warsaw'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 3.6 ppt is low — the Kosciusko County north-central Indiana rural corridor has minimal major adjacent AFFF military PFAS sources, and the modest background reflects the broader Indiana industrial legacy.
Geology & Source: Warsaw in Kosciusko County draws from the Warsaw Utilities on Pike Lake and Center Lake (Kosciusko County, north-central Indiana lake district) — the lake district drains the Indiana Lake Country (Silurian Niagara Dolomite — dolomitic, Devonian Muscatatuck Group — calcareous, via glacial till) — Indiana Kosciusko County glacial lakes Silurian-Devonian calcareous-dolomitic watershed produces moderately hard water at 126 mg/L with TDS 195 mg/L.