Beverly Hills Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.9 grains per gallon
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
$0.45
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 Beverly Hills, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Beverly Hills | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -53% |
| Washing Machine | 7.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -39% |
| Water Heater | 8.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -41% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Beverly Hills compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Beverly Hills, Michigan | 170 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Birmingham, Michigan | 188.5 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Berkley, Michigan | 160.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Southfield, Michigan | 100.5 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Oak Park, Michigan | 185.5 mg/L | 10.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Beverly Hills compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Beverly Hills | 170 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Beverly Hills's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Beverly Hills, Michigan, in Oakland County — an Oakland County village adjacent to Birmingham and Southfield in the northwest Detroit suburbs — receives its water from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), drawing from Lake Huron through the southeast Michigan distribution.
The hard 170 mg/L hardness and TDS of 363.5 mg/L reflect the Oakland County supply's hard dolomitic Lake Huron character — the Silurian Niagaran Dolomite and Devonian Traverse Limestone are calcareous-dolomitic formations in the Great Lakes Basin; Beverly Hills' distribution zone at Oakland County concentrates moderately higher hardness than the GLWA Lake Huron average due to the local northwest Oakland distribution infrastructure (compare Birmingham MI: 166/354 in Oakland County comparable; Southfield MI: 173/373 in Oakland County comparable; Beverly Hills consistent hard from the same Oakland County Lake Huron Silurian dolomitic supply). The Lake Huron supply — Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Devonian Traverse Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Great Lakes glacial till (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 170 mg/L with TDS 364, Beverly Hills' water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.6 ppt is very elevated — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review GLWA's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Beverly Hills in Oakland County draws from the Great Lakes Water Authority on the Lake Huron supply (Oakland County, southeast Michigan) — Lake Huron at Oakland County draws from Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic) and Devonian Traverse Limestone (calcareous) — Michigan Oakland County Lake Huron Silurian dolomitic supply produces hard water at 170 mg/L with TDS 363.5 mg/L.