Waggaman Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
2.7 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
73.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.12
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 Waggaman, your appliances are currently losing 6% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Waggaman | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -5% |
| Washing Machine | 11.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -1% |
| Water Heater | 13.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -8% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Waggaman compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Waggaman, Louisiana | 46 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟢 Soft | river |
| River Ridge, Louisiana | 137 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Jefferson, Louisiana | 162 mg/L | 13.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Metairie Terrace, Louisiana | 112.5 mg/L | 10.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Kenner, Louisiana | 68 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Waggaman compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Waggaman | 46 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Waggaman's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Waggaman, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish — a Jefferson Parish unincorporated community adjacent to Avondale and River Ridge on the west bank of the Mississippi River near New Orleans — receives its water from the Jefferson Parish Water Department, drawing from the Mississippi River through the south Louisiana distribution.
The very soft 46 mg/L hardness and very low TDS of 73.6 mg/L reflect the Jefferson Parish supply's exceptionally soft treatment result — while the lower Mississippi River carries moderate dissolved minerals, Jefferson Parish applies advanced treatment including lime softening that significantly reduces hardness for the west bank distribution zone at Waggaman; this produces much softer water than the east bank Jefferson Parish communities (compare Avondale LA: 43/68 in Jefferson Parish west bank comparable; River Ridge LA: 118/267 in Jefferson Parish east bank comparable; Waggaman consistently very soft west bank from the same Jefferson Parish Mississippi River Cretaceous calcareous supply). The Mississippi River at Jefferson Parish — Cretaceous Selma Chalk (calcareous — primary hardness contributor before treatment), Quaternary Gulf Coast alluvium (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene Mississippi River deltaic alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 46 mg/L with TDS 74, Waggaman's water is very soft — virtually no scale, but very soft water can be corrosive to metal plumbing. Annual corrosion checks are recommended. The PFAS level of 6.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the Jefferson Parish Water Department's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Waggaman in Jefferson Parish draws from the Jefferson Parish Water on the Mississippi River (Jefferson Parish, south Louisiana) — the Mississippi River at Jefferson Parish draws from Cretaceous Selma Chalk (calcareous) and Quaternary Gulf Coast alluvium (calcareous) — Louisiana Jefferson Parish Mississippi River Cretaceous calcareous supply produces very soft water at 46 mg/L with TDS 73.6 mg/L.