Fenton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
171.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.27
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 Fenton, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fenton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -27% |
| Washing Machine | 9.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -18% |
| Water Heater | 11.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -23% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fenton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fenton, Michigan | 103 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Flint, Michigan | 127.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Burton, Michigan | 105 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Beecher, Michigan | 146 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Waterford, Michigan | 160.5 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Fenton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fenton | 103 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fenton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fenton, Michigan, in Genesee County — a Genesee County city adjacent to Linden and Holly on the Shiawassee River in east-central Michigan — receives its water from the City of Fenton Water Department, drawing from the Shiawassee River watershed through the east-central Michigan distribution.
The moderately hard 103 mg/L hardness and TDS of 171.4 mg/L reflect the Genesee County Shiawassee River supply's moderate calcareous character — the Devonian Antrim Shale is a slightly calcareous black shale, while Silurian Niagaran Carbonate contributes dolomitic mineral content from the Michigan Basin (compare Linden MI: 101/167 in Genesee County comparable; Holly MI: 105/175 in Oakland County comparable; Fenton consistent moderate from the same Genesee County Shiawassee River Devonian-Silurian calcareous supply). The Shiawassee watershed at Genesee County — Devonian Antrim Shale (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Silurian Niagaran Carbonate (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Michigan glacial outwash (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 103 mg/L with TDS 171, Fenton's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup in appliances. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Genesee County Michigan industrial legacy contributes to Fenton's elevated PFAS readings. Review the City of Fenton's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Fenton in Genesee County draws from the City of Fenton Water on the Shiawassee River (Genesee County, east-central Michigan) — the Shiawassee watershed at Genesee County drains Devonian Antrim Shale (slightly calcareous) and Silurian Niagaran Carbonate (calcareous) — Michigan Genesee County Shiawassee River Devonian-Silurian calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 103 mg/L with TDS 171.4 mg/L.