Cicero Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
324.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.37
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 Cicero, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cicero | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -41% |
| Washing Machine | 8.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -30% |
| Water Heater | 10 yrs | 15 yrs | -33% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cicero compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cicero, New York | 140 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Clay, New York | 147 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Syracuse, New York | 109 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Oswego, New York | 109 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Auburn, New York | 137.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Cicero compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cicero | 140 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cicero's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cicero, New York, in Onondaga County — a major north Syracuse suburban community (Cicero is one of the fastest-growing towns in Onondaga County — a north Syracuse suburb along US-11 and Route 31 north of Syracuse, adjacent to Oneida Lake (the largest lake entirely within New York State); Cicero has grown significantly as a bedroom community for the Syracuse metro, with major suburban residential development along the Oneida Lake corridor), a diverse Onondaga County community with a primarily working-class and suburban professional population, home of significant big-box retail development along Route 31 (the major north Syracuse suburban commercial corridor), adjacent to Oneida Lake and Clay (the most populated town in Onondaga County), and a rapidly developing north Syracuse suburban community — draws its municipal water supply from the Oneida Lake watershed aquifer via the Town of Cicero Water District. Water hardness in Cicero measures 140 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Cicero's moderate hardness reflects the north Onondaga County Paleozoic carbonate aquifer geology. The Oneida Lake watershed at Cicero–Onondaga County draws from the Devonian Onondaga Limestone and Silurian Lockport Dolomite (calcareous-moderate). Town of Cicero Water District produces the moderate 140 mg/L.
At 140 mg/L, Cicero residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Monthly cleaning is recommended. Town of Cicero Water District consistently delivers water meeting all New York State DEC and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Oneida Lake watershed aquifer via the Town of Cicero Water District — the Onondaga County north Syracuse suburban Cicero corridor (Devonian calcareous-moderate Onondaga Limestone and Silurian calcareous Lockport Dolomite — the calcareous-moderate north Syracuse–Oneida Lake corridor Paleozoic carbonate; limited softening); moderately hard supply at 140 mg/L in Onondaga County.