West Gulfport Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
2.9 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
116.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.13
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 West Gulfport, your appliances are currently losing 7% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In West Gulfport | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -7% |
| Washing Machine | 11.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -2% |
| Water Heater | 13.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -9% |
Regional Water Comparison
How West Gulfport compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Gulfport, Mississippi | 50 mg/L | 3.5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | groundwater |
| Gulfport, Mississippi | 113 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Long Beach, Mississippi | 125.5 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Biloxi, Mississippi | 120 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Ocean Springs, Mississippi | 140 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How West Gulfport compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Gulfport | 50 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes West Gulfport's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
West Gulfport, Mississippi, an unincorporated community in west Harrison County adjacent to Gulfport, draws its municipal water supply from the Harrison County Utility Authority or a local cooperative water district, accessing the Gulf Coast Coastal Plain aquifer — the same general Miocene and Quaternary sand and gravel aquifer system serving the broader Harrison County Gulf Coast area. Water hardness in West Gulfport measures 50 mg/L — classified as moderately soft, dramatically lower than neighboring Gulfport (113 mg/L) on the same general aquifer system.
West Gulfport's very soft supply compared to Gulfport reflects the variability within the Mississippi Gulf Coast aquifer system. The Harrison County Gulf Coast aquifer consists of multiple distinct productive zones in the Miocene–Pliocene Citronelle Formation and the Quaternary alluvial/coastal plain deposits — and supply zones tapping deeper, more siliceous confined sand zones (the deeper fluvial channel sands of the Citronelle or deeper Eocene formations) can produce substantially softer water than shallower wells tapping more calcareous shell-bearing or carbonate-cemented intervals. The 50 mg/L in West Gulfport suggests a supply drawing from a more siliceous, less calcareous horizon than Gulfport's primary wells, or from a deeper confined aquifer with reduced carbonate contact.
With hardness at 50 mg/L, West Gulfport residents enjoy soft water with minimal scale challenges. Harrison County water utilities consistently deliver water meeting all Mississippi MDEQ and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Gulf Coast Aquifer system (Miocene Chicot Aquifer equivalent) via the Harrison County Utility Authority or a local cooperative water district — the Gulf Coast Coastal Plain Quaternary–Pliocene sand and gravel aquifer of west Harrison County; very soft supply at 50 mg/L — dramatically softer than neighboring Gulfport (113 mg/L) — reflecting a different aquifer horizon or deeper confined zone.