Wayland Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
127.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.17
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 Wayland, your appliances are currently losing 8% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Wayland | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -12% |
| Washing Machine | 11.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -6% |
| Water Heater | 13.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -13% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Wayland compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wayland, Massachusetts | 63.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Sudbury, Massachusetts | 73.5 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Natick, Massachusetts | 91 mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Wellesley, Massachusetts | 67 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Concord, Massachusetts | 52.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Wayland compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wayland | 63.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Wayland's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Wayland, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County — a Middlesex County town adjacent to Natick and Sudbury in east-central Massachusetts — receives its water from the MWRA (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority), drawing from Sudbury Reservoir (Middlesex County) through the east-central Massachusetts distribution.
The soft 63.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 127.7 mg/L reflect the east-central Massachusetts Middlesex County MWRA supply's soft character — the New England Upland's insoluble Precambrian gneiss watershed produces soft, low-TDS water consistent with the MWRA system communities (compare Cambridge MA: 50 mg/L; Millbury MA: 56 mg/L — all MWRA soft supply). The Sudbury watershed at Middlesex County — Precambrian Nashoba Formation gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Hopkinton Dolomite (slightly calcareous — minor hardness contributor), and Quaternary glacial outwash (slightly calcareous — trace TDS contributor).
At 63.5 mg/L, Wayland's water is soft — scale forms very slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Middlesex County Massachusetts industrial corridor and former Air Force base sites contribute to Wayland's elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Wayland in Middlesex County draws from the MWRA on Sudbury Reservoir (Middlesex County, east-central Massachusetts) — the Sudbury watershed drains the New England Upland (Precambrian Nashoba Formation gneiss — insoluble) and Cambrian Hopkinton Dolomite (slightly calcareous) — Massachusetts Middlesex County Sudbury MWRA Precambrian-Cambrian slightly calcareous supply produces soft water at 63.5 mg/L with TDS 127.7 mg/L.