Pineville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.3 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
96.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.15
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 Pineville, your appliances are currently losing 8% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Pineville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -9% |
| Washing Machine | 11.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -4% |
| Water Heater | 13.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -11% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Pineville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pineville, Louisiana | 57 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟢 Soft | river |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | 82.5 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Natchitoches, Louisiana | 57.5 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟢 Soft | river |
| Opelousas, Louisiana | 132.5 mg/L | 11.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Natchez, Mississippi | 60.5 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Pineville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pineville | 57 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Pineville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish — a Rapides Parish city adjacent to Alexandria across the Red River in central Louisiana — receives its water from the City of Alexandria Water Department, drawing from the Red River (Rapides Parish) through the central Louisiana water treatment system.
The moderately soft 57 mg/L hardness and TDS of 96.8 mg/L reflect the central Louisiana Red River supply's predominantly insoluble Ouachita sandstone and Gulf Coastal Plain character — consistent with other Rapides Parish Red River communities (Alexandria: ~56 mg/L) and much softer than the Missouri or Ohio River supplies. The Red River at Rapides Parish drains the Ouachita Mountains and Gulf Coastal Plain — Pennsylvanian Jackfork Sandstone (near-insoluble — dilutant), Cretaceous Taylor Formation (clay — minor hardness contributor), and Quaternary Gulf Coastal Plain alluvium (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor).
At 57 mg/L, Pineville's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and bathroom fixtures need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — England Air Force Base (Alexandria, Rapides Parish — AFFF legacy site) and the central Louisiana Red River industrial corridor contribute to Pineville's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Pineville in Rapides Parish draws from the City of Alexandria Water on the Red River (Rapides Parish, central Louisiana) — the Red River at Rapides drains the Ouachita Mountains (Pennsylvanian Jackfork Sandstone — near-insoluble) and Gulf Coastal Plain — Louisiana Rapides Parish Red River Ouachita sandstone watershed produces moderately soft water at 57 mg/L with TDS 96.8 mg/L.