Dearborn Heights Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.9 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
253.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.36
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 Dearborn Heights, your appliances are currently losing 18% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Dearborn Heights | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -39% |
| Washing Machine | 8.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -28% |
| Water Heater | 10.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -32% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Dearborn Heights compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Dearborn Heights, Michigan | 134.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Redford, Michigan | 195.5 mg/L | 10.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Inkster, Michigan | 98 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Garden City, Michigan | 172 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Livonia, Michigan | 239 mg/L | 13.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Dearborn Heights compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Dearborn Heights | 134.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Dearborn Heights's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Dearborn Heights, Michigan, in Wayne County adjacent to Dearborn — a major Detroit southwest suburban community in the Downriver and Dearborn area corridor, with a substantial Arab-American and Polish-American community — draws its municipal water supply from Lake Huron via the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and Wayne County Water and Sewer Department, distributing Lake Huron water through the Wayne County southwest suburban system to Dearborn Heights. Water hardness in Dearborn Heights measures 134.5 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Dearborn Heights' moderate hardness — softer than neighboring Taylor (184.5 mg/L) in the same Wayne County Downriver corridor — reflects the Wayne County distribution infrastructure serving this Dearborn-adjacent community. Dearborn Heights is situated between Dearborn (Ford Motor Company headquarters city) and the more distant Downriver communities, receiving GLWA Lake Huron supply through the Wayne County northwest–southwest suburban transmission grid. The moderate 134.5 mg/L at Dearborn Heights reflects a distribution zone with moderately aged Wayne County cast-iron infrastructure — older than the newer Downriver developments but better maintained than the farthest Downriver communities.
At 134.5 mg/L, Dearborn Heights residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Faucet aerators and showerheads develop deposits after several months — monthly cleaning with citric acid solution is practical maintenance. GLWA and Wayne County Water and Sewer Department 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 Wayne County Water and Sewer Department — the Wayne County southwest suburban Lake Huron distribution serving the Detroit southwest corridor; moderately hard supply at 134.5 mg/L in Wayne County.