Raymore Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.5 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
371.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.48
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 Raymore, your appliances are currently losing 24% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Raymore | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -56% |
| Washing Machine | 7 yrs | 12 yrs | -42% |
| Water Heater | 8.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -44% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Raymore compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Raymore, Missouri | 179.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Belton, Missouri | 154 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Grandview, Missouri | 289 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | 180.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Raytown, Missouri | 180.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Raymore compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Raymore | 179.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Raymore's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Raymore, Missouri, in Cass County — a fast-growing Cass County suburb south of Kansas City in the Kansas City metro's southern sprawl corridor along I-49, a popular residential community for Kansas City commuters — receives its municipal water from Raymore Water Utilities or Missouri American Water, which draws from the Missouri River through the Kansas City metropolitan water supply system or from local groundwater sources in the Cass County corridor.
The moderately hard 179.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 371.7 mg/L reflect the Kansas City metro area's Missouri River-Ozark Border geological character. The Missouri River at Kansas City drains a vast watershed including the Great Plains (calcareous glacial till and Cretaceous shale), the Ozark Plateau (Mississippian Burlington-Keokuk Limestone and Devonian dolomite), and the Rocky Mountain headwaters. The Kansas City-Cass County corridor's water reflects the Ozark-influenced Missouri River chemistry with dissolved calcium, bicarbonate, and some sulfate from the Mississippian carbonate platform of the northern Ozarks.
At 179.5 mg/L, Raymore's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and bathroom fixtures develop calcium deposits. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base (former — now Richards-Gebaur Memorial Airport, Cass County — historic AFFF use), the broader Kansas City metro PFAS legacy, and the Missouri River watershed's military-industrial corridor contribute to Raymore's PFAS reading.
Geology & Source: Raymore in Cass County draws from Missouri American Water treating the Missouri River — the Missouri River at Kansas City drains the Ozark Plateau (Mississippian Burlington Limestone, Ordovician dolomite) and the Great Plains calcareous glacial till plain — Mississippian carbonate and glacial till drainage produces moderately hard water at 179.5 mg/L with TDS 372 mg/L in this Cass County Missouri suburb.