Wyoming Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.2 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
138.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.24
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 Wyoming, your appliances are currently losing 12% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Wyoming | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -21% |
| Washing Machine | 10.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -14% |
| Water Heater | 12.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -19% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Wyoming compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wyoming, Michigan | 88.5 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Grandville, Michigan | 220 mg/L | 12.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Grand Rapids, Michigan | 218 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Kentwood, Michigan | 119 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Cutlerville, Michigan | 117 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Wyoming compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wyoming | 88.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Wyoming's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Wyoming, Michigan, the second-largest city in Kent County adjacent to Grand Rapids on the west side (home of a significant Hispanic community and the Grandville Mall corridor), draws its municipal water supply from the City of Grand Rapids Water Production system — a wholesale supply arrangement where Wyoming receives Grand Rapids-treated water via the regional Kent County distribution network. Grand Rapids draws from the Grand River (Lake Michigan watershed) and distributes to Wyoming and surrounding Kent County communities. Water hardness in Wyoming measures 88.5 mg/L — classified as moderately soft.
Wyoming's moderately soft supply reflects the Grand River watershed's western Michigan geology. The Grand River at Grand Rapids drains the west Michigan glacial landscape — the Kent and Ionia County moraines (Quaternary Wisconsin glacial till with calcareous gravel) and the Maple River and Flat River tributaries draining the Central Michigan Basin transition zone. The Grand River watershed shows moderate carbonate interaction from the calcareous glacial outwash, but the supply is substantially softer than southeastern Michigan's Lake Huron–sourced GLWA cities (Troy: 232.5 mg/L) due to the different water treatment approach by Grand Rapids Water Production and the Grand River's western Michigan watershed characteristics.
With hardness at 88.5 mg/L, Wyoming residents enjoy moderately soft water with minimal scale challenges. Faucet aerators and showerheads develop deposits slowly — bi-monthly cleaning with citric acid solution is sufficient. City of Grand Rapids Water Production consistently delivers water meeting all Michigan EGLE and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: River supply from the Lake Michigan watershed via the City of Grand Rapids Water System — Wyoming is served by City of Grand Rapids Water Production (Grand River intake) wholesale; soft supply at 88.5 mg/L in Kent County — reflecting the Grand River–Lake Michigan supply blend, notably softer than southeast Michigan GLWA–served cities.