Brandon Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
541.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.43
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 Brandon, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Brandon | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -51% |
| Washing Machine | 7.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -37% |
| Water Heater | 9.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -39% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Brandon compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Brandon, Mississippi | 162.5 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Pearl, Mississippi | 60 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Jackson, Mississippi | 121.5 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Ridgeland, Mississippi | 68.5 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Madison, Mississippi | 156.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Brandon compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Brandon | 162.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Brandon's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Brandon, Mississippi, in Rankin County east of Jackson across the Pearl River — one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Jackson metropolitan area and the seat of Rankin County — receives its municipal water from the City of Brandon Water Department, drawing from the Sparta Sand Aquifer (Upper Cretaceous) through production wells in the Rankin County area. The Sparta Sand is a major regional Cretaceous aquifer extending across Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas, providing drinking water to numerous Gulf Coastal Plain communities.
The moderately hard 162.5 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 541.6 mg/L reflect the Sparta Sand Aquifer's Cretaceous marine formation character in the Jackson basin. The Sparta Sand is embedded within the Upper Cretaceous Gulf Coastal Plain sequence — a thick package of marine sands, marls, and calcareous clays deposited in the ancient Cretaceous Seaway. Water circulating through the Sparta Sand contacts adjacent calcareous layers and overlying Eocene formations, picking up calcium, magnesium, and sulfate minerals during its long residence in the deep aquifer. The elevated TDS compared to surface water supplies reflects this prolonged deep aquifer contact.
At 162.5 mg/L, Brandon's water is moderately hard — common throughout the Jackson metro area's groundwater supply zone. Scale forms in kettles and appliances over months, the dishwasher benefits from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling of heating appliances is the standard schedule for Rankin County households. The PFAS level of 7.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Jackson metro area's industrial, military, and agricultural activity across the Pearl River basin contributes to the regional PFAS background in both surface water and groundwater recharge zones.
Geology & Source: Brandon in Rankin County draws from the Sparta Sand Aquifer (Upper Cretaceous) and Rankin County groundwater wells — the Sparta Sand beneath the Jackson metropolitan area contacts Cretaceous marine sedimentary formations with calcareous and sulfate mineral content — deep Cretaceous aquifer circulation produces moderately hard water at 162.5 mg/L with elevated TDS of 542 mg/L in this Jackson suburb.