Lansing Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
21.4 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1128.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.98
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 Lansing, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lansing | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Lansing compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lansing, Kansas | 367 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Leavenworth, Kansas | 376.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Shawnee, Kansas | 347.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Kansas City, Kansas | 314.5 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Merriam, Kansas | 179.5 mg/L | 2.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Lansing compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lansing | 367 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lansing's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lansing, Kansas, in Leavenworth County — a Leavenworth County city adjacent to Leavenworth and Basehor on the Missouri River in northeast Kansas — receives its water from the City of Lansing Water Department, drawing from deep Missouri River valley groundwater wells tapping the Pennsylvanian and deeper carbonate formations through the northeast Kansas distribution.
The extremely hard 367 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 1128.1 mg/L reflect the Leavenworth County groundwater supply's extreme calcareous character — the city shares its name with the Pennsylvanian Lansing Formation, a prominent calcareous limestone sequence that outcrops throughout northeast Kansas and contributes extreme dissolved calcium and magnesium to deep groundwater (compare Leavenworth KS: 360/1105 in Leavenworth County comparable; Basehor KS: 374/1152 in Leavenworth County comparable; Lansing consistent extremely hard from the same Leavenworth County Pennsylvanian calcareous groundwater supply). The Missouri River alluvial aquifer at Leavenworth County — Pennsylvanian Lansing Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Ordovician Arbuckle Dolomite (dolomitic — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Missouri alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 367 mg/L with TDS 1128, Lansing's water is extremely hard — a whole-house water softener is essential. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking. The PFAS level of 5.0 ppt is moderate — a certified filter provides added protection. Review the City of Lansing's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Lansing in Leavenworth County draws from the City of Lansing Water on the Missouri River alluvial aquifer (Leavenworth County, northeast Kansas) — the aquifer at Leavenworth County is developed in Pennsylvanian Lansing Formation (highly calcareous) and Ordovician Arbuckle Dolomite (dolomitic) — Kansas Leavenworth County Missouri River Pennsylvanian calcareous groundwater produces extremely hard water at 367 mg/L with TDS 1128.1 mg/L.