Cleveland Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
2.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
88.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.11
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 Cleveland, your appliances are currently losing 5% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cleveland | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -2% |
| Washing Machine | 12.1 yrs | 12 yrs | — |
| Water Heater | 14 yrs | 15 yrs | -7% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cleveland compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cleveland, Mississippi | 39.5 mg/L | 3.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | groundwater |
| Greenville, Mississippi | 103 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Clarksdale, Mississippi | 165.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Greenwood, Mississippi | 104 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Grenada, Mississippi | 106 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Cleveland compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cleveland | 39.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cleveland's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cleveland, Mississippi, in Bolivar County — a Bolivar County city adjacent to Greenville and Indianola in the Mississippi Delta of northwest Mississippi — receives its water from the City of Cleveland Water, drawing from the Mississippi Delta alluvial aquifer (Bolivar County) through the northwest Mississippi distribution.
The very soft 39.5 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 88.6 mg/L reflect the northwest Mississippi Bolivar County Mississippi Delta alluvial aquifer supply's very soft character — essentially identical to Brookhaven MS (38.5/85.9) from the same regional alluvial aquifer type, the Quaternary Mississippi River alluvium and Pleistocene loess contribute insoluble dilution with minimal calcareous contact throughout the Mississippi Delta communities. The Mississippi Delta aquifer at Bolivar County — Quaternary Mississippi alluvium (insoluble — primary dilutant), Pleistocene loess (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Holocene Delta alluvium (slightly calcareous — trace TDS).
At 39.5 mg/L, Cleveland's water is very soft — scale forms very slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 3.1 ppt is low — a certified drinking water filter is advisable — the Bolivar County northwest Mississippi agricultural and industrial corridor contribute to Cleveland's readings.
Geology & Source: Cleveland in Bolivar County draws from the City of Cleveland Water on the Mississippi Delta alluvial aquifer (Bolivar County, northwest Mississippi) — the Mississippi Delta aquifer at Bolivar County is developed in Quaternary Mississippi River alluvium (insoluble) and Pleistocene loess (insoluble) — Mississippi Bolivar County Mississippi Delta alluvial aquifer Quaternary insoluble supply produces very soft water at 39.5 mg/L with TDS 88.6 mg/L.