Raceland Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.4 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
238.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.29
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 Raceland, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Raceland | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -29% |
| Washing Machine | 9.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -21% |
| Water Heater | 11.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -25% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Raceland compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Raceland, Louisiana | 110 mg/L | 10.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Bayou Boeuf, Louisiana | 145.5 mg/L | 12.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Houma, Louisiana | 111.5 mg/L | 10.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Bayou Cane, Louisiana | 146 mg/L | 12.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Thibodaux, Louisiana | 108.5 mg/L | 10.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Raceland compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Raceland | 110 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Raceland's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Raceland, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish — a Lafourche Parish unincorporated community adjacent to Lockport and Thibodaux along Bayou Lafourche in south Louisiana — receives its water from the Lafourche Parish Water District, drawing from Bayou Lafourche through the south Louisiana distribution.
The moderately hard 110 mg/L hardness and TDS of 238.3 mg/L reflect the Lafourche Parish supply's moderate lower Mississippi/Bayou Lafourche character — the Cretaceous Selma Chalk and Quaternary Mississippi River deltaic alluvium contribute calcareous mineral content from the lower Mississippi River's extensive Gulf Coastal Plain drainage (compare Lockport LA: 107/230 in Lafourche Parish comparable; Thibodaux LA: 112/246 in Lafourche Parish comparable; Raceland consistent moderate from the same Lafourche Parish Bayou Lafourche Cretaceous calcareous supply). The Bayou Lafourche supply — Cretaceous Selma Chalk (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Mississippi deltaic alluvium (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene Bayou Lafourche deltaic deposit (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 110 mg/L with TDS 238, Raceland's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 10.3 ppt is very elevated — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review the Lafourche Parish Water District's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Raceland in Lafourche Parish draws from the Lafourche Parish Water on the Bayou Lafourche/Mississippi River supply (Lafourche Parish, south Louisiana) — the south Louisiana Gulf Coast at Lafourche Parish draws from Cretaceous Selma Chalk (calcareous) and Quaternary Mississippi River deltaic alluvium (calcareous) — Louisiana Lafourche Parish Bayou Lafourche Cretaceous calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 110 mg/L with TDS 238.3 mg/L.