Yorktown Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.7 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
305.2 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 Yorktown, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Yorktown | 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 Yorktown compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Yorktown, Indiana | 165.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Muncie, Indiana | 207.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Anderson, Indiana | 130 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| New Castle, Indiana | 122 mg/L | 3.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Marion, Indiana | 158 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Yorktown compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Yorktown | 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 Yorktown's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Yorktown, Indiana, in Delaware County — a Delaware County town adjacent to Muncie and Albany on the White River in east-central Indiana — receives its water from the Town of Yorktown Water Department, drawing from the White River through the east-central Indiana distribution.
The hard 165.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 305.2 mg/L reflect the Delaware County White River supply's hard dolomitic character — the Silurian Niagaran Dolomite and Ordovician Trenton Formation are calcareous formations in the east-central Indiana limestone belt, and the White River acquires dissolved mineral content from its dolomite-dominated Kankakee Arch drainage (compare Muncie IN: 162/298 in Delaware County comparable; Albany IN: 168/312 in Delaware County comparable; Yorktown consistent hard from the same Delaware County White River Silurian dolomitic supply). The White River at Delaware County — Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Ordovician Trenton Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary White River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 165.5 mg/L with TDS 305, Yorktown's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.0 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the Town of Yorktown's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Yorktown in Delaware County draws from the Town of Yorktown Water on the White River (Delaware County, east-central Indiana) — the White River at Delaware County drains Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic) and Ordovician Trenton Formation (calcareous) — Indiana Delaware County White River Silurian dolomitic supply produces hard water at 165.5 mg/L with TDS 305.2 mg/L.