Clinton Township Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.5 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
523.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.57
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 Clinton Township, your appliances are currently losing 29% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Clinton Township | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -71% |
| Washing Machine | 5.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -53% |
| Water Heater | 7 yrs | 15 yrs | -53% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Clinton Township compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Clinton Township, Michigan | 214 mg/L | 11.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Mount Clemens, Michigan | 84.5 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Fraser, Michigan | 153 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Roseville, Michigan | 244 mg/L | 13.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | 123 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Clinton Township compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Clinton Township | 214 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Clinton Township's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Clinton Township, Michigan, the largest township in Michigan by population, in Macomb County north of Detroit, draws its municipal water supply from the Macomb County Public Works Water Division, sourcing wholesale treated water from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) regional system — drawing from Lake Huron at the GLWA's Lake Huron Water Treatment Plant at Port Huron, Michigan, in St. Clair County. Water is delivered via the GLWA major distribution mains through Macomb County to Clinton Township. Water hardness measures 214 mg/L — classified as very hard.
Clinton Township's very hard supply reflects Lake Huron's considerably higher mineral content compared to Lake Michigan. Lake Huron receives inflow from: the Georgian Bay watershed (draining the Precambrian Canadian Shield gneiss — low hardness contribution); and from Lake Michigan via the Straits of Mackinac; but predominantly, Lake Huron's southern basin is dominated by drainage from the Michigan Basin carbonate platform — Silurian Lockport Dolomite, Devonian Dundee Limestone and Detroit River Group, and Mississippian Michigan Formation calcareous shale. The Michigan Basin's carbonate bedrock dissolves extensively into groundwater feeding Lake Huron's southern watershed, producing Lake Huron hardness significantly above Lake Michigan levels.
At 214 mg/L, Clinton Township residents face significant hard water challenges. Scale deposits form rapidly on faucet aerators, showerheads, shower glass, and tile — monthly descaling with citric acid solution is standard maintenance. Dishwashers require rinse-aid, and water heaters benefit from annual professional inspection for element scale. Macomb County Public Works and GLWA consistently deliver water meeting all Michigan EGLE and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Lake supply from Lake Huron via the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and Macomb County Public Works distribution — the Lake Huron intake at Port Huron delivers water through the GLWA system; Lake Huron's watershed receives runoff from the Michigan–Ontario Silurian Lockport Dolomite, Devonian Dundee Limestone, and Mississippian Michigan Formation carbonate aquifers; very hard supply at 214 mg/L in Macomb County.