Fulton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.3 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
473 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.56
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 Fulton, your appliances are currently losing 28% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fulton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -68% |
| Washing Machine | 5.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -52% |
| Water Heater | 7.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -52% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fulton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fulton, Missouri | 210.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Jefferson City, Missouri | 188.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Columbia, Missouri | 181.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Moberly, Missouri | 284.5 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Rolla, Missouri | 269.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Fulton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fulton | 210.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fulton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fulton, Missouri, in Callaway County — the Callaway County seat adjacent to Columbia and Jefferson City on the Missouri River in central Missouri — receives its water from the Fulton Water system, drawing from the Missouri River or Auxvasse Creek (Callaway County) through the central Missouri distribution.
The hard 210.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 473 mg/L reflect the central Missouri Callaway County Missouri River supply's hard dolomitic character — harder than the Marshall MO Missouri River draw (161/316) because Fulton's position in the Callaway County Ozark Plateau margin intersects deeper Ordovician Gasconade Dolomite and Mississippian Burlington Limestone dissolution contacts. The Missouri River at Callaway County — Ordovician Gasconade Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Mississippian Burlington Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Missouri River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 210.5 mg/L with TDS 473, Fulton's water is hard. A water softener is recommended to prevent scale buildup. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 6.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Callaway County central Missouri industrial corridor contribute to Fulton's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Fulton in Callaway County draws from the Fulton Water on the Missouri River or Auxvasse Creek (Callaway County, central Missouri) — the Missouri River at Callaway County drains the Ozark Plateau (Ordovician Gasconade Dolomite — dolomitic) and Mississippian Burlington Limestone (calcareous) — Missouri Callaway County Missouri River Ordovician-Mississippian dolomitic supply produces hard water at 210.5 mg/L with TDS 473 mg/L.