Beverly Hills Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

hard

~120–179 mg/L

Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

river

pH Level

8.1

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.005 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

363.5 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.40

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

hard~120–179 mg/LHard · est.

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 Beverly Hills, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Beverly Hills	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	6.8 yrs	8.5 yrs	-20%
Washing Machine	9.6 yrs	12 yrs	-20%
Water Heater	12 yrs	15 yrs	-20%

Regional Water Comparison

How Beverly Hills compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Beverly Hills, Michigan	≈ 120–179 mg/L	0 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Birmingham, Michigan	≈ 180+ mg/L	5.4 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	river
Berkley, Michigan	≈ 120–179 mg/L	0 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Southfield, Michigan	≈ 120–179 mg/L	0 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Oak Park, Michigan	≈ 120–179 mg/L	6.3 ppt	🟠 Hard	river

National Benchmark

How Beverly Hills compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Beverly Hills	≈ 120–179 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Beverly Hills's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: RiverTDS: 363.5 mg/LpH: 8.1

Beverly Hills residents receive their drinking water from the Beverly Hills Municipal Water Company. This utility purchases treated surface water, which originates from the expansive Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River watershed. The water undergoes treatment at regional facilities before reaching homes via the local distribution system. This supply is part of Oakland County’s wider water network, serving the incorporated village within the Detroit metropolitan area.

The region's geology plays a significant role in the water's mineral content. Beneath Beverly Hills, the bedrock consists of Ordovician and Silurian carbonate formations, including soluble dolomitic limestones. As water interacts with these formations, it dissolves minerals like calcium and magnesium. This process leads to a moderately mineralized water supply, classifying it as moderately hard rather than very soft or extremely hard.

With moderately hard water, homeowners might observe some scale buildup on fixtures and within appliances like water heaters and dishwashers over time. You may also notice slight spotting on glassware and reduced lathering from soaps. While a water softener isn't mandatory for most, it can help minimize scale, protect appliances, and enhance the water's feel for laundry and bathing. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the U.S. EPA set the standards for water quality, with treatment processes aimed at removing pathogens and turbidity.

Geology & Source: Ordovician and Silurian carbonate bedrock; dolomitic limestones yield moderately hard water

Other Michigan Water Reports

Birmingham

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Berkley

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Southfield

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Oak Park

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly Hills's water safe to drink?

Yes. Beverly Hills's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Beverly Hills?

At ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), Beverly Hills's water will cause significant limescale on kettles, washing machines, and water heaters. A water softener or descaler is strongly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and reduce energy bills by up to 20%.

How does Beverly Hills compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Beverly Hills (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Beverly Hills is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.