Burton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.1 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
176.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.28
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 Burton, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Burton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -28% |
| Washing Machine | 9.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -19% |
| Water Heater | 11.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -24% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Burton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Burton, Michigan | 105 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Flint, Michigan | 127.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Waterford, Michigan | 160.5 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Wixom, Michigan | 241 mg/L | 13.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Pontiac, Michigan | 146 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Burton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Burton | 105 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Burton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Burton, Michigan, in Genesee County — a major east Michigan Flint suburban community (Burton is a significant Genesee County city — the most populous city in Genesee County outside of Flint and one of the largest cities in eastern Michigan; Burton is a primarily residential suburb of Flint, known for its low-density suburban residential character compared to the urban density of Flint; Burton has maintained stronger economic stability than Flint itself during the post-industrial era), a diverse Genesee County community with a primarily working-class, African-American, and Appalachian-heritage suburban population, adjacent to Flint and Grand Blanc in the Genesee County corridor, home of Mott Community College's campus area (the primary community college serving the Flint–Genesee County area), and a community shaped by its proximity to the Flint automotive manufacturing legacy — draws its municipal water supply via the City of Burton Water Division. Water hardness in Burton measures 105 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Burton's moderate hardness reflects the Genesee County east Michigan Michigan Basin aquifer's calcareous-moderate character. The Saginaw Formation aquifer at Burton–Genesee County draws from the Mississippian Marshall Sandstone (calcareous-moderate). City of Burton applies effective treatment, producing the moderate 105 mg/L.
At 105 mg/L, Burton residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Monthly cleaning is recommended. City of Burton Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Michigan EGLE and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Saginaw Aquifer (Mississippian Michigan Basin) via the City of Burton Water Division (Genesee County) — the Genesee County east Michigan Flint suburban Burton corridor (Mississippian calcareous-moderate Marshall Sandstone and Mississippian calcareous-moderate Saginaw Formation — the calcareous-moderate east Michigan Genesee County Michigan Basin sandstone–shale aquifer; effective treatment); moderately hard supply at 105 mg/L in Genesee County.