Bogalusa Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.7 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
199.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.26
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 Bogalusa, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bogalusa | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -25% |
| Washing Machine | 10 yrs | 12 yrs | -17% |
| Water Heater | 11.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -22% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bogalusa compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bogalusa, Louisiana | 97 mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Carriere, Mississippi | 102 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Picayune, Mississippi | 82 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Mandeville, Louisiana | 74 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Slidell, Louisiana | 154 mg/L | 13.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Bogalusa compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bogalusa | 97 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bogalusa's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bogalusa, Louisiana, in Washington Parish — a Washington Parish city adjacent to Franklinton and Varnado on the Bogue Chitto River in southeast Louisiana near the Mississippi border — receives its water from the City of Bogalusa Water Department, drawing from the Bogue Chitto River (a Pearl River tributary) through the southeast Louisiana distribution.
The moderately soft 97 mg/L hardness and TDS of 199.2 mg/L reflect the Washington Parish Bogue Chitto supply's soft character — the Cretaceous Selma Chalk is slightly calcareous but the Tertiary Midway Group is predominantly insoluble, producing moderately soft water in this forested southeast Louisiana river system (compare Franklinton LA: 94/192 in Washington Parish comparable; Slidell LA: 100/205 in Saint Tammany Parish comparable; Bogalusa consistent moderate from the same Washington Parish Bogue Chitto River Cretaceous-Tertiary supply). The Bogue Chitto watershed at Washington Parish — Cretaceous Selma Chalk (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Tertiary Midway Group (insoluble — dilutant), and Holocene Gulf Coastal Plain alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 97 mg/L with TDS 199, Bogalusa's water is moderately soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.4 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Washington Parish southeast Louisiana timber, paper mill, and petrochemical industrial legacy contribute to Bogalusa's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Bogalusa in Washington Parish draws from the City of Bogalusa Water on the Bogue Chitto River (Washington Parish, southeast Louisiana) — the Bogue Chitto at Bogalusa drains Cretaceous Selma Chalk (slightly calcareous) and Tertiary Midway Group (insoluble) — Louisiana Washington Parish Bogue Chitto River Cretaceous-Tertiary supply produces moderately soft water at 97 mg/L with TDS 199.2 mg/L.