West Bloomfield Township Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.8 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
479 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.54
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 West Bloomfield Township, your appliances are currently losing 27% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In West Bloomfield Township | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -66% |
| Washing Machine | 6.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -49% |
| Water Heater | 7.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -50% |
Regional Water Comparison
How West Bloomfield Township compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Bloomfield Township, Michigan | 202.5 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Farmington Hills, Michigan | 97 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Pontiac, Michigan | 146 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Waterford, Michigan | 160.5 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Novi, Michigan | 177.5 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How West Bloomfield Township compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Bloomfield Township | 202.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes West Bloomfield Township's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, in Oakland County northwest of Detroit — one of the Detroit metro's most affluent suburban communities, known for its many inland lakes and the highest Jewish-American population density outside of greater New York and Los Angeles — draws its municipal water supply from Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner distribution, receiving a blend of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Lake Huron surface water and local Oakland County glacial aquifer groundwater wells. Water hardness in West Bloomfield measures 202.5 mg/L — classified as very hard.
West Bloomfield's very hard supply reflects Oakland County's exceptional glacial till and morainic aquifer geology. The Oakland County glacial morainic aquifer consists of Pleistocene Wisconsin and Illinoian glacial drift — calcareous boulder clay till, calcareous gravels, and sand deposited by the Laurentide Ice Sheet from the calcareous bedrock terrain of Ontario and northern Michigan. The glacial till in Oakland County was derived from the Ordovician–Silurian carbonate sequence of the Michigan Basin (Trenton Limestone, Black River Limestone, Niagaran Group dolomite) — extremely reactive calcareous formations that produce highly calcareous till deposits. Oakland County's famous chain of inland lakes (Orchard Lake, Cass Lake, Sylvan Lake) are also very hard. The resulting 202.5 mg/L reflects the combination of DWSD Lake Huron supply and the local very hard glacial aquifer blend.
At 202.5 mg/L, West Bloomfield Township residents face significant hard water challenges. Scale deposits form rapidly on all fixtures and tile — monthly descaling with citric acid solution is essential maintenance. Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner and DWSD consistently deliver water meeting all Michigan EGLE and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Great Lakes Basin Glacial Aquifer (Pleistocene Glaciofluvial Sand and Gravel) and some Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Lake Michigan supply via the Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner — the Oakland County glacial morainic aquifer system; very hard supply at 202.5 mg/L — reflecting the calcareous Wisconsin glacial drift aquifer of Oakland County.