Riverview Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
556.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.59
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 Riverview, your appliances are currently losing 30% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Riverview | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -73% |
| Washing Machine | 5.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -55% |
| Water Heater | 6.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -55% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Riverview compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Riverview, Michigan | 222 mg/L | 12.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Trenton, Michigan | 224.5 mg/L | 12.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Southgate, Michigan | 101 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Wyandotte, Michigan | 87.5 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Grosse Ile, Michigan | 80.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Riverview compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Riverview | 222 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Riverview's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Riverview, Michigan, in Wayne County — a Wayne County city adjacent to Trenton and Wyandotte on the Detroit River in southeast Michigan — receives its water from the City of Riverview Water, drawing from the Detroit River (Wayne County) through the southeast Michigan distribution.
The very hard 222 mg/L hardness and TDS of 556.2 mg/L reflect the southeast Michigan Wayne County Detroit River supply's very hard dolomitic character — the Silurian Niagaran Dolomite and Devonian Detroit River Formation produce very hard water throughout the southeast Michigan downriver communities (compare Woodhaven MI: 248/636 in Wayne County harder; Riverview softer from the slightly different Detroit River draw; Taylor MI: 214/554 comparable). The Detroit River at Wayne County — Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Devonian Detroit River Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Lake Erie alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 222 mg/L with TDS 556, Riverview's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended to prevent rapid scale buildup. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 12.3 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter is strongly recommended — the Wayne County southeast Michigan industrial corridor contribute to Riverview's very elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Riverview in Wayne County is served by City of Riverview Water drawing from the Detroit River — the Detroit River watershed drains Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic) and Devonian Detroit River Formation (calcareous) — MI Wayne County Detroit River Silurian dolomitic supply produces very hard water at 222 mg/L with TDS 556.2 mg/L.