Town and Country Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

hard

~120–179 mg/L

Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

river

pH Level

7.5

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.002 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

156.2 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.40

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

hard~120–179 mg/LHard · est.

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 Town and Country, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Town and Country	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	6.8 yrs	8.5 yrs	-20%
Washing Machine	9.6 yrs	12 yrs	-20%
Water Heater	12 yrs	15 yrs	-20%

Regional Water Comparison

How Town and Country compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Town and Country, Missouri	≈ 120–179 mg/L	3.6 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Manchester, Missouri	≈ 120–179 mg/L	4.6 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Creve Coeur, Missouri	≈ 120–179 mg/L	7.6 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Kirkwood, Missouri	≈ 120–179 mg/L	0 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Ballwin, Missouri	≈ 180+ mg/L	3.3 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	river

National Benchmark

How Town and Country compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Town and Country	≈ 120–179 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Town and Country's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: RiverTDS: 156.2 mg/LpH: 7.5

Missouri American Water, serving St. Louis County and surrounding areas, draws approximately 80% of its supply from the Missouri River and 20% from the Meramec River. These surface waters are treated at facilities such as the Howard Bend and Meramec treatment plants before delivery to over 225,000 customers. The utility's primary watersheds are the Missouri-Mississippi River basin and the Meramec River sub-basin, which drain the Ozark Plateaus and Salem Plateau physiographic provinces.

This water originates from the Ozark Plateau region, flowing through Paleozoic bedrock. Key geological formations like the Mississippian Burlington Limestone and Warsaw Formation, along with the Ordovician Kimmswick Limestone, are rich in calcium and magnesium carbonates. These karstic limestones and dolomites readily dissolve, contributing significant mineral content and resulting in a hard water profile for Town and Country.

Scale buildup is a common consequence of this hard water, affecting pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines, which can reduce efficiency and shorten appliance lifespan. You might notice laundry feeling stiff and soap not lathering as well, while fixtures can develop spots. Regularly descaling with vinegar and inspecting anode rods can help mitigate some issues, but a whole-house water softener is often recommended to prevent premature appliance failure and improve the feel of skin and hair.

Geology & Source: Paleozoic limestone and dolomite; Mississippian Burlington Limestone and Ordovician Kimmswick Limestone dissolve readily, imparting elevated mineral content and hard water character.

Other Missouri Water Reports

Manchester

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Creve Coeur

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Kirkwood

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Ballwin

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town and Country's water safe to drink?

Yes. Town and Country's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Town and Country?

At ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), Town and Country's water will cause significant limescale on kettles, washing machines, and water heaters. A water softener or descaler is strongly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and reduce energy bills by up to 20%.

How does Town and Country compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Town and Country (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Town and Country is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.