Raynham Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
1.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
30.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.05
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 Raynham, your appliances are currently losing 3% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Raynham | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | — |
| Washing Machine | 12.9 yrs | 12 yrs | — |
| Water Heater | 14.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -1% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Raynham compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Raynham, Massachusetts | 20 mg/L | 4.5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Taunton, Massachusetts | 86.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Easton, Massachusetts | 23.5 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Norton, Massachusetts | 22 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| East Bridgewater, Massachusetts | 118 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Raynham compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Raynham | 20 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Raynham's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Raynham, Massachusetts, in Bristol County — a Bristol County town adjacent to Taunton and Bridgewater in southeast Massachusetts — receives its water from the Raynham Water Department, drawing from the local Taunton River watershed reservoir (Bristol County) through the southeast Massachusetts distribution.
The very soft 20 mg/L hardness and very low TDS of 30.5 mg/L place Raynham among the softest water cities in this dataset — reflecting the southeast Massachusetts Taunton River watershed's insoluble Precambrian Dedham Granodiorite and Cambrian quartzite bedrock that delivers near-pure, low-mineral snowmelt and rainfall runoff with negligible calcareous dissolution. The Taunton watershed at Bristol County — Precambrian Dedham Granodiorite (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Hopkinton Formation quartzite (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary glacial outwash (slightly calcareous — trace TDS contributor).
At 20 mg/L, Raynham's water is extremely soft — no scale buildup whatsoever, appliances run at peak efficiency, and no softening is ever needed. Water is ideal for all uses. The PFAS level of 4.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Bristol County southeast Massachusetts industrial corridor contribute to Raynham's readings.
Geology & Source: Raynham in Bristol County draws from the Raynham Water Department on local Taunton River watershed reservoir (Bristol County, southeast Massachusetts) — the Taunton watershed at Bristol County drains Precambrian Dedham Granodiorite (insoluble) and Cambrian Hopkinton Formation (insoluble) — Massachusetts Bristol County Taunton River Precambrian-Cambrian insoluble supply produces very soft water at 20 mg/L with TDS 30.5 mg/L.