Cutlerville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.8 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
206.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.31
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 Cutlerville, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cutlerville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -33% |
| Washing Machine | 9.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -22% |
| Water Heater | 10.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -27% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cutlerville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cutlerville, Michigan | 117 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Kentwood, Michigan | 119 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Wyoming, Michigan | 88.5 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Grandville, Michigan | 220 mg/L | 12.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Grand Rapids, Michigan | 218 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Cutlerville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cutlerville | 117 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cutlerville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cutlerville, Michigan, in Kent County — an unincorporated Kent County community adjacent to Wyoming and Byron Center in the south Grand Rapids metro — receives its water from the Grand Rapids Water Supply or Kent County utilities, drawing from the Grand River (Kent County) through the west-central Michigan distribution.
The moderately hard 117 mg/L hardness and TDS of 206.1 mg/L are softer than the north Grand Rapids metro communities (Northview: 170 mg/L) — reflecting the south Kent County supply's different groundwater blend, possibly drawing from a more localized Kent County groundwater source rather than the main Grand River supply, producing a softer character at the Cutlerville position. The Kent County Grand River watershed — Devonian Traverse Group (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Silurian Niagara Dolomite (dolomitic — TDS contributor), and Pleistocene calcareous glacial till (calcareous — secondary contributor).
At 117 mg/L, Cutlerville's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Camp Grayling (Crawford County — AFFF) and the west-central Michigan industrial corridor contribute to Cutlerville's readings.
Geology & Source: Cutlerville in Kent County draws from the Grand Rapids Water Supply on the Grand River (Kent County, west-central Michigan) — the Grand River at Kent County drains the Michigan Basin (Devonian Traverse Group calcareous, Silurian Niagara Dolomite — dolomitic) — Michigan Kent County Grand River Michigan Basin Devonian-Silurian calcareous-dolomitic watershed produces moderately hard water at 117 mg/L with TDS 206.1 mg/L.