Fraser Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.9 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
308.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.41
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 Fraser, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fraser | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -46% |
| Washing Machine | 7.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -34% |
| Water Heater | 9.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -37% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fraser compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fraser, Michigan | 153 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Roseville, Michigan | 244 mg/L | 13.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Clinton Township, Michigan | 214 mg/L | 11.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Eastpointe, Michigan | 215 mg/L | 11.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | 123 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Fraser compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fraser | 153 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fraser's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fraser, Michigan, in Macomb County — a Macomb County city adjacent to Roseville and Warren in the southeast Detroit metro — receives its water from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) via the Macomb County distribution, drawing from Lake St. Clair or the Detroit River (Macomb County) through the southeast Michigan system.
The moderately hard 153 mg/L hardness and TDS of 308.4 mg/L are consistent with other GLWA Macomb County communities (Warren: ~151 mg/L; Roseville: ~153 mg/L) — the standard Detroit metro GLWA Lake St. Clair supply character. Lake St. Clair receives drainage from Lake Huron via the St. Clair River — Devonian Dundee Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Silurian Niagara Dolomite (dolomitic — TDS contributor), and Devonian Lucas Formation (calcareous). The Devonian-Silurian calcareous-dolomitic drainage produces the moderately hard southeast Michigan supply.
At 153 mg/L, Fraser'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 8.8 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — Selfridge Air National Guard Base (Macomb County — AFFF, directly in the Macomb County service zone) contributes significantly to Fraser's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Fraser in Macomb County draws from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) on Lake St. Clair or Detroit River (Macomb County, southeast Michigan) — Lake St. Clair drains Devonian Dundee Limestone (calcareous) and Silurian Niagara Dolomite (dolomitic) — Michigan Macomb County GLWA Lake St. Clair Devonian-Silurian calcareous-dolomitic watershed produces moderately hard water at 153 mg/L with TDS 308.4 mg/L.