Grenada Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.2 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
300.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.28
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 Grenada, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Grenada | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -28% |
| Washing Machine | 9.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -19% |
| Water Heater | 11.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -24% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Grenada compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Grenada, Mississippi | 106 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Greenwood, Mississippi | 104 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Oxford, Mississippi | 170 mg/L | 2.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Clarksdale, Mississippi | 165.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Cleveland, Mississippi | 39.5 mg/L | 3.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Grenada compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Grenada | 106 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Grenada's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Grenada, Mississippi, in Grenada County — the Grenada County seat adjacent to Batesville and Water Valley on Grenada Lake in north-central Mississippi — receives its water from the City of Grenada Water, drawing from Grenada Lake or the Mississippi alluvial aquifer (Grenada County) through the north-central Mississippi distribution.
The moderately hard 106 mg/L hardness and TDS of 300.4 mg/L reflect the north-central Mississippi Grenada County supply's moderate calcareous character — the Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation and Quaternary Mississippi alluvial aquifer calcareous contacts contribute moderate hardness consistent with the Mississippi Embayment communities (compare Carriere MS: ~93 mg/L; Grenada slightly harder from the Grenada Lake limestone contact). The Grenada Lake watershed at Grenada County — Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Mississippi alluvial aquifer (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Eocene Claiborne Group (slightly calcareous — minor).
At 106 mg/L, Grenada's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Grenada County north-central Mississippi industrial corridor contribute to Grenada's readings.
Geology & Source: Grenada in Grenada County draws from the City of Grenada Water on Grenada Lake (Grenada County, north-central Mississippi) — the Yalobusha River-Grenada Lake watershed drains the Mississippi Embayment (Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation — slightly calcareous) and Quaternary Mississippi alluvial aquifer (calcareous) — Mississippi Grenada County Grenada Lake Cretaceous-Quaternary calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 106 mg/L with TDS 300.4 mg/L.