Yazoo City Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
310 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.29
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 Yazoo City, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Yazoo City | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -29% |
| Washing Machine | 9.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -20% |
| Water Heater | 11.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -25% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Yazoo City compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Yazoo City, Mississippi | 108.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Canton, Mississippi | 96.5 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Madison, Mississippi | 156.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Ridgeland, Mississippi | 68.5 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Clinton, Mississippi | 41 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Yazoo City compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Yazoo City | 108.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Yazoo City's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Yazoo City, Mississippi, in Yazoo County — the Yazoo County seat adjacent to Bentonia and Benton on the Yazoo River in the Mississippi Delta — receives its water from the City of Yazoo City Water Department, drawing from the Mississippi Embayment aquifer system through the west-central Mississippi distribution.
The moderately hard 108.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 310 mg/L reflect the Yazoo County Mississippi Delta supply's moderate character — the Quaternary Mississippi Embayment alluvium contains calcareous silts and clays from centuries of delta deposition, while the Eocene Sparta Sand contributes insoluble mineral content from the deep confined aquifer zones (compare Bentonia MS: 106/303 in Yazoo County comparable; Benton MS: 110/317 in Yazoo County comparable; Yazoo City consistent moderate from the same Yazoo County Mississippi Delta Quaternary alluvial supply). The Mississippi Embayment aquifer — Quaternary Mississippi Embayment alluvium (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Eocene Sparta Sand (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Holocene Yazoo River alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 108.5 mg/L with TDS 310, Yazoo City's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup in appliances. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.7 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the City of Yazoo City's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Yazoo City in Yazoo County draws from the Yazoo City Water on the Mississippi Delta aquifer (Yazoo County, west-central Mississippi) — the Mississippi Delta at Yazoo County draws from Quaternary Mississippi Embayment alluvium (slightly calcareous) and Eocene Sparta Sand (insoluble) — Mississippi Yazoo County Mississippi Delta Quaternary alluvial supply produces moderately hard water at 108.5 mg/L with TDS 310 mg/L.