Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.8 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
β Below action level
TDS
205.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.26
energy & soap waste
Source: USGS Water Quality Portal Β· Updated 2026
0β60
mg/L
Soft
61β120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121β180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -26% |
| Washing Machine | 9.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -17% |
| Water Heater | 11.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -23% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| βΆ Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park, Louisiana | 99 mg/L | 9.5 ppt | π‘ Moderately Hard | river |
| Thibodaux, Louisiana | 108.5 mg/L | 10.2 ppt | π‘ Moderately Hard | river |
| Bayou Boeuf, Louisiana | 145.5 mg/L | 12.6 ppt | π Hard | river |
| Bayou Cane, Louisiana | 146 mg/L | 12.7 ppt | π Hard | river |
| Houma, Louisiana | 111.5 mg/L | 10.4 ppt | π‘ Moderately Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| βΆ Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park | 99 mg/L | π‘ Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | π Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | π’ None |
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What Makes Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish β a Lafourche Parish community adjacent to Thibodaux and Luling in southeast Louisiana β receives its water from the Lafourche Parish Government utilities, drawing from the Mississippi River derived surface water (Lafourche Parish) through the southeast Louisiana distribution.
The moderately hard 99 mg/L hardness and TDS of 205.1 mg/L are slightly softer than the adjacent Bayou Boeuf community (145.5 mg/L) β reflecting Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park's supply position being served by a distribution zone with different Mississippi River treatment blend and slightly different bayou delta position relative to the saltwater Gulf intrusion margin. The Lafourche Parish surface water draws from the Mississippi River (calcareous β primary hardness contributor from Great Plains drainage), Quaternary Gulf Coastal Plain alluvium (slightly calcareous), and minor Gulf Coast brackish influence (TDS contributor) at the bayou delta position.
At 99 mg/L, Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park's water is moderately hard β 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 9.5 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter β the southeast Louisiana petrochemical corridor and Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans (Jefferson Parish β AFFF) contribute to the elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Grand Bayou Mobile Home Park in Lafourche Parish draws from the Lafourche Parish Government on the Mississippi River derived surface water (Lafourche Parish, southeast Louisiana) β the Mississippi at Lafourche drains the Mississippi Embayment (Quaternary Gulf Coastal alluvium β slightly calcareous) β Louisiana Lafourche Parish Mississippi River Gulf Coastal alluvial watershed produces moderately hard water at 99 mg/L with TDS 205.1 mg/L.