Branson Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
131 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.23
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 Branson, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Branson | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 10.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -19% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Branson compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Branson, Missouri | 85.5 mg/L | 3.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Ozark, Missouri | 151 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Nixa, Missouri | 231 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Harrison, Arkansas | 176 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Republic, Missouri | 200.5 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Branson compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Branson | 85.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Branson's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Branson, Missouri, in Taney County — a Taney County city adjacent to Hollister and Forsyth on Lake Taneycomo in the Ozarks of south Missouri — receives its water from the City of Branson Water Department, drawing from Lake Taneycomo on the White River through the south Missouri distribution.
The soft 85.5 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 131 mg/L reflect the Taney County Lake Taneycomo supply's soft Ozarks character — the Mississippian Burlington Limestone is calcareous but the White River at the Ozarks plateau drains deep-forested dolomite terrain that produces relatively soft water for limestone country (compare Hollister MO: 83/127 in Taney County comparable; Forsyth MO: 87/135 in Taney County comparable; Branson consistent soft from the same Taney County Lake Taneycomo Mississippian calcareous supply). The White River watershed at Taney County — Mississippian Burlington Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Ordovician Gasconade Dolomite (slightly dolomitic — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Ozarks alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 85.5 mg/L with TDS 131, Branson's water is soft — minimal scale buildup and good appliance longevity. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 3.3 ppt is low — a clean result for the south Missouri Ozarks. Review the City of Branson's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Branson in Taney County draws from the City of Branson Water on Lake Taneycomo (Taney County, south Missouri) — the White River at Taney County drains Mississippian Burlington Limestone (calcareous) and Ordovician Gasconade Dolomite (slightly dolomitic) — Missouri Taney County Lake Taneycomo Mississippian calcareous supply produces soft water at 85.5 mg/L with TDS 131 mg/L.