Moberly Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
16.6 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
760 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.76
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 Moberly, your appliances are currently losing 38% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Moberly | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -74% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Moberly compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Moberly, Missouri | 284.5 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Columbia, Missouri | 181.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Fulton, Missouri | 210.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Kirksville, Missouri | 210 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Marshall, Missouri | 161 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Moberly compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Moberly | 284.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Moberly's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Moberly, Missouri, in Randolph County — the Randolph County seat adjacent to Macon and Kirksville on the Middle Fork Salt River in north-central Missouri — receives its water from the Moberly Water Department, drawing from the Middle Fork Salt River (Randolph County) through the north-central Missouri water treatment system.
The extremely hard 284.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 760 mg/L reflect the north-central Missouri Randolph County Salt River supply's extreme calcareous character — consistent with other Missouri Salt River basin communities (Washington MO: 236.5 mg/L) and driven by the Mississippian Burlington Limestone dissolution through calcareous glacial drift typical of north Missouri. The Salt River at Randolph County drains the Missouri Till Plains — Mississippian Burlington-Keokuk Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Devonian calcareous formations (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary calcareous glacial loess and drift.
At 284.5 mg/L with TDS 760, Moberly's water is extremely hard. A water softener is strongly recommended and a reverse osmosis system is essential for drinking water. The PFAS level of 8.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Randolph County north-central Missouri industrial corridor and the Missouri Salt River basin PFAS legacy contribute to Moberly's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Moberly in Randolph County draws from the Moberly Water Department on the Middle Fork Salt River or local reservoir (Randolph County, north-central Missouri) — the watershed drains the Ozark Uplift margin (Mississippian Burlington Limestone — calcareous) through calcareous glacial drift — Missouri Randolph County Salt River Mississippian calcareous limestone watershed produces extremely hard water at 284.5 mg/L with TDS 760 mg/L.