Clarksdale Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.7 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
556.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.44
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 Clarksdale, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Clarksdale | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -52% |
| Washing Machine | 7.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -38% |
| Water Heater | 9 yrs | 15 yrs | -40% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Clarksdale compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Clarksdale, Mississippi | 165.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Cleveland, Mississippi | 39.5 mg/L | 3.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | groundwater |
| Greenwood, Mississippi | 104 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Forrest City, Arkansas | 176.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Hernando, Mississippi | 161 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Clarksdale compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Clarksdale | 165.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Clarksdale's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Clarksdale, Mississippi, in Coahoma County — the Coahoma County seat adjacent to Tunica and Coahoma in the heart of the Mississippi Delta in northwest Mississippi, the legendary birthplace of the Blues — receives its municipal water from Clarksdale Public Utilities, drawing from the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer (the Delta aquifer) through Clarksdale's well fields in Coahoma County.
The hard 165.5 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 556.6 mg/L (high TDS for the hardness level — indicative of saline mineral loading beyond carbonates) reflect the Mississippi Delta alluvial aquifer's character. The Mississippi Alluvial Aquifer at Coahoma County is developed in Quaternary Mississippi River alluvial sand (calcareous — ground-up upstream Cretaceous-Eocene limestone; moderately saline from the subsiding Mississippi embayment), Eocene Wilcox Group calcareous sand (deep confined), and Pleistocene terrace deposits. The combined calcareous alluvial and saline embayment mineral loading produces the elevated hardness and TDS.
At 165.5 mg/L, Clarksdale's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 7.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Mississippi Delta agricultural corridor (PFAS from agricultural chemical use), the Coahoma County industrial sources, and the Mississippi River PFAS legacy from upstream industrial discharges contribute to Clarksdale's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Clarksdale in Coahoma County draws from Clarksdale Public Utilities on the Mississippi Alluvial Aquifer (Coahoma County, northwest Mississippi Delta) — the Delta aquifer is developed in Quaternary Mississippi River alluvial sand (calcareous and moderately saline) over Eocene Wilcox calcareous — Mississippi Coahoma County Mississippi River Delta alluvial aquifer produces hard water at 165.5 mg/L with TDS 556.6 mg/L in this Coahoma County Mississippi city.