Pearl Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
145.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.16
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 Pearl, your appliances are currently losing 8% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Pearl | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -11% |
| Washing Machine | 11.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -5% |
| Water Heater | 13.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -12% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Pearl compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pearl, Mississippi | 60 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Jackson, Mississippi | 121.5 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Brandon, Mississippi | 162.5 mg/L | 7.7 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 Pearl compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pearl | 60 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Pearl's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Pearl, Mississippi, in Rankin County — a major central Mississippi Jackson suburban community (Pearl is a significant Rankin County city — a Jackson suburb adjacent to Brandon and Flowood; Pearl is one of the most important suburbs of the Jackson metropolitan area; Rankin County, including Pearl, Brandon, and Ridgeland, is one of the fastest-growing counties in Mississippi — driven by Jackson metropolitan suburban expansion into the east Rankin corridor; Pearl is home of the Mississippi Braves (the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves — Trustmark Park in Pearl is one of the finest Minor League Baseball facilities in the South; the Mississippi Braves have been a popular community institution in the Jackson–Pearl metropolitan area)); Pearl has grown significantly as Jackson residents sought suburban amenities and the perceived safety and school quality advantages of the Rankin County suburbs, a diverse Rankin County community with a primarily white working-class and middle-class, and growing African-American suburban family population — draws its municipal water supply via the City of Pearl Water Division. Water hardness in Pearl measures 60 mg/L — classified as moderately soft.
Pearl's moderate softness reflects the central Mississippi Rankin County Memphis Sand aquifer's calcareous-poor character. The Sparta Sand (Memphis Sand) Aquifer at Pearl draws from Eocene calcareous-poor Sparta Sand with effective treatment, producing the moderately soft 60 mg/L.
With hardness at 60 mg/L, Pearl residents enjoy moderately soft water. City of Pearl Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Mississippi MDEQ and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Sparta Sand Aquifer (Memphis Sand) via the City of Pearl Water Division — the Rankin County central Mississippi Jackson suburban Pearl corridor (Eocene calcareous-poor Sparta Sand — the calcareous-poor central Mississippi Rankin County Memphis Sand aquifer; effective treatment); moderately soft supply at 60 mg/L in Rankin County.