Mount Clemens Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.9 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
129.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.23
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 Mount Clemens, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Mount Clemens | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 10.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -19% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Mount Clemens compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Mount Clemens, Michigan | 84.5 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Clinton Township, Michigan | 214 mg/L | 11.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Fraser, Michigan | 153 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | 123 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Roseville, Michigan | 244 mg/L | 13.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Mount Clemens compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Mount Clemens | 84.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Mount Clemens's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Mount Clemens, Michigan, in Macomb County — the Macomb County seat adjacent to Clinton Township and Harrison Township on the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair in the north Detroit metro — receives its municipal water from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) or the City of Mount Clemens' own treatment, drawing from the Clinton River (Macomb County) or the Lake Huron GLWA system.
The moderately soft 84.5 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 129.7 mg/L are notably softer than other GLWA Detroit metro communities (Hazel Park: 134 mg/L; Westland: ~190 mg/L), consistent with Mount Clemens drawing a higher proportion of Lake Huron water (softer than Lake Erie-influenced supply) or the Clinton River production zone. The Clinton River at Macomb County drains the Michigan Till Plain — Pleistocene Erie Lobe outwash (moderately calcareous), with the softer northern Lake Huron water diluting the overall supply.
At 84.5 mg/L, Mount Clemens' water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and bathroom fixtures need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.3 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Macomb County north Detroit manufacturing corridor and the Michigan PFAS legacy from automotive and defense industry contribute to Mount Clemens' readings.
Geology & Source: Mount Clemens in Macomb County draws from Great Lakes Water Authority on the Clinton River or Lake Huron (Macomb County, north Detroit metro) — the Clinton River drains the Michigan Till Plain (Pleistocene Erie and Huron Lobe outwash — moderately soluble) with Lake Huron dilution — Michigan Macomb County Clinton River-Great Lakes watershed produces moderately soft water at 84.5 mg/L with TDS 129.7 mg/L in this Macomb County Michigan city.