Enterprise Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.4 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
400.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.43
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 Enterprise, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Enterprise | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -49% |
| Washing Machine | 7.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -37% |
| Water Heater | 9.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -39% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Enterprise compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Enterprise, Nevada | 161.5 mg/L | 2.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Spring Valley, Nevada | 373.5 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Paradise, Nevada | 316.5 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Summerlin South, Nevada | 414.5 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Winchester, Nevada | 351.5 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Enterprise compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Enterprise | 161.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Enterprise's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Enterprise, Nevada, a large unincorporated community in Clark County southwest of Las Vegas, receives its water through the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) regional system — the same infrastructure serving all of greater Las Vegas. SNWA sources water primarily from Lake Mead (Colorado River, impounded by Hoover Dam) via two intake pipes, treating water at the Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Facility and River Mountains Water Treatment Facility in Clark County. SNWA also draws from Las Vegas Valley groundwater basin wells and returns treated effluent to Lake Mead for credit. Water hardness in Enterprise measures 161.5 mg/L — classified as hard.
Enterprise's hard supply reflects the combined influence of Colorado River water and Las Vegas Valley Basin groundwater. The Colorado River at Lake Mead drains 243,000 square miles of the Colorado Plateau and Rocky Mountains — crossing Permian Kaibab Limestone, Cretaceous Mesaverde sandstone, Triassic Moenkopi Formation, and Cretaceous sedimentary sequences in the upper Colorado Basin, and Paleozoic Basin-and-Range carbonate formations in the lower Colorado Basin. The Sonoran and Mojave Desert climate evaporatively concentrates minerals in Lake Mead and the SNWA distribution system. Las Vegas Valley groundwater, drawn from Quaternary alluvial basin fill in the Mojave Desert Basin, contributes additional dissolved minerals from prolonged arid-zone residence.
At 161.5 mg/L, Enterprise residents face regular hard water challenges. Scale deposits form on faucet aerators, showerheads, shower glass, and tile within weeks — monthly descaling with citric acid solution is standard maintenance in the Las Vegas Valley. Dishwashers produce better results with rinse-aid, and water heaters benefit from annual inspection for element scale. SNWA consistently delivers water meeting all Nevada NDEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Mixed supply from the Colorado River via the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) Lake Mead and Las Vegas Valley groundwater basin — the Las Vegas Valley is served by the same regional SNWA infrastructure; Colorado River Basin Mesozoic and Paleozoic carbonate geology and Mojave Desert evaporative concentration produce hard supply at 161.5 mg/L in the Clark County service area.