Batavia Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
417.6 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 Batavia, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Batavia | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -51% |
| Washing Machine | 7.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -37% |
| Water Heater | 9.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -39% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Batavia compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Batavia, New York | 162.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| East Amherst, New York | 156 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Depew, New York | 120.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Gates-North Gates, New York | 99 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Lockport, New York | 111 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Batavia compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Batavia | 162.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Batavia's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Batavia, New York, in Genesee County — the Genesee County seat adjacent to LeRoy and Pembroke on Tonawanda Creek in west-central New York — receives its municipal water from the Batavia Water Division, drawing from Tonawanda Creek and local Genesee County watershed sources through the west-central New York water treatment system.
The hard 162.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 417.6 mg/L (elevated TDS relative to hardness — reflecting the Silurian evaporitic Lockport Dolomite character) reflect the west-central New York Tonawanda Creek supply's moderately hard Silurian-Devonian dolomitic character. The Tonawanda Creek at Genesee County drains the Erie-Ontario Lowland — Silurian Lockport Dolomite (dolomite — primary TDS contributor with evaporitic concentration), Devonian Onondaga Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Devonian Hamilton Formation (calcareous shale). The Silurian dolomite evaporitic and Devonian calcareous input produce the hard west-central New York supply.
At 162.5 mg/L, Batavia's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 8.0 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (Niagara County — AFFF), the Niagara chemical industrial corridor, and the west-central New York PFAS background contribute to Batavia's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Batavia in Genesee County draws from the Batavia Water Division on the Tonawanda Creek and Oak Orchard Creek (Genesee County, west-central New York) — the watershed drains Silurian Lockport Dolomite and Devonian Onondaga Limestone (calcareous-dolomitic) — New York Genesee County Tonawanda Creek Silurian-Devonian dolomite watershed produces hard water at 162.5 mg/L with TDS 417.6 mg/L.