Bellevue Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
20 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1052.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.91
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 Bellevue, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bellevue | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bellevue compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bellevue, Nebraska | 342.5 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | 361 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Omaha, Nebraska | 385.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| La Vista, Nebraska | 357 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Papillion, Nebraska | 425 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Bellevue compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bellevue | 342.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bellevue's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bellevue, Nebraska, in Sarpy County on the Missouri River south of Omaha — Nebraska's second-largest city, home of Offutt Air Force Base (headquarters of US Strategic Command), Bellevue University, and a major Omaha southern suburb — draws its municipal water supply from the Missouri River Valley alluvial aquifer and Missouri River surface water via the City of Bellevue Utilities Water Division. Water hardness in Bellevue measures 342.5 mg/L — classified as extremely hard.
Bellevue's extremely hard supply reflects the Missouri River Valley's calcareous Nebraska alluvial geology. The Missouri River Valley alluvial aquifer at Bellevue–Sarpy County consists of: Quaternary Missouri River calcareous alluvial sand and gravel (derived from the Nebraska Loess Hills and Cretaceous Pierre Shale calcareous terrain of the upper Missouri basin, with substantial dissolved calcium from calcareous loess and chalk recharge); the Nebraskan–Kansan calcareous glacial till of the Sarpy County uplands (calcareous glacial till from the older Pleistocene glaciations); and the Cretaceous Niobrara Chalk (calcareous chalk subcropping in eastern Nebraska — contributing dissolved calcium to Missouri River basin groundwater). The concentrated calcareous Missouri River alluvial deposits produce the extremely hard 342.5 mg/L at Bellevue.
At 342.5 mg/L, Bellevue residents face severe hard water challenges. Scale deposits form very rapidly on all fixtures and appliances — weekly descaling and appliance protection measures are strongly recommended. City of Bellevue Utilities Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Nebraska DHHS and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Missouri River Valley alluvial aquifer blended with Missouri River surface water via the City of Bellevue Utilities Water Division — the Sarpy County Missouri River Quaternary calcareous alluvial deposits; extremely hard supply at 342.5 mg/L — reflecting the Missouri River Valley's concentrated calcareous alluvial groundwater in the Bellevue–Offutt AFB area.