Sunrise Manor Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
25.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.01 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1464.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$1.00
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 Sunrise Manor, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Sunrise Manor | 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 Sunrise Manor compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Sunrise Manor, Nevada | 439 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| North Las Vegas, Nevada | 233.5 mg/L | 3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Las Vegas, Nevada | 253.5 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Winchester, Nevada | 351.5 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Whitney, Nevada | 316 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Sunrise Manor compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Sunrise Manor | 439 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Sunrise Manor's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Sunrise Manor, an unincorporated community in Clark County, Nevada, receives its water supply through the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) and the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), drawing primarily from groundwater wells tapping the Las Vegas Artesian Basin beneath the Las Vegas Valley. While SNWA also imports treated Colorado River water from Lake Mead via an intake near Hoover Dam to supply the broader Las Vegas Valley, the Sunrise Manor area historically receives a higher proportion of the local basin groundwater blend. Water hardness in Sunrise Manor reaches 439 mg/L — among the highest of any significant residential area in the United States.
The extreme hardness of the Las Vegas Basin groundwater reflects the deeply layered geology beneath the Mojave Desert. The basin-fill sediments — Quaternary and Tertiary alluvial fans, lake deposits (playa), and aeolian sand — absorb calcium from weathering of the surrounding mountain ranges before the water enters the deep aquifer. More critically, the basin fill overlies Paleozoic carbonate basement — including the Cambrian Bonanza King Dolomite and Devonian Nevada Dolomite — whose ancient carbonate rock contributes massive dissolved calcium and magnesium loads to deeply circulating groundwater. The hyper-arid Mojave climate concentrates dissolved minerals through high evapotranspiration, further elevating hardness in the basin.
At 439 mg/L, Sunrise Manor homeowners face some of the most severe scale challenges in the country. Showerheads clog with mineral deposits within weeks without descaling, and bathroom tiles, glass shower doors, and chrome fittings require weekly acid treatment to stay manageable. Water heaters experience rapid element failure and dramatically reduced efficiency without regular professional descaling. A whole-house water softener is essential in virtually every Sunrise Manor household to protect plumbing and extend appliance life to anything approaching normal expectations.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Las Vegas Artesian Basin beneath Clark County — ancient basin-fill sediments overlie Paleozoic carbonate formations (Cambrian Bonanza King Dolomite and Devonian Nevada Formation) whose dissolved calcium and magnesium saturate the deep alluvial aquifer, producing some of the hardest tap water in the United States at 439 mg/L.