Fairmount Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
168.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.25
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 Fairmount, your appliances are currently losing 12% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fairmount | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -24% |
| Washing Machine | 10.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -15% |
| Water Heater | 11.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -21% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fairmount compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fairmount, New York | 92.5 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Syracuse, New York | 109 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Clay, New York | 147 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cicero, New York | 140 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Fulton, New York | 151.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Fairmount compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fairmount | 92.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fairmount's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fairmount, New York, in Onondaga County — an Onondaga County community adjacent to Camillus and Geddes in the west Syracuse suburbs — receives its water from the Onondaga County Water Authority, drawing from Skaneateles Lake through the central New York distribution.
The moderately hard 92.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 168.7 mg/L reflect the Onondaga County supply's moderate Finger Lakes character — the Devonian Onondaga Limestone and Silurian Rochester Shale are slightly calcareous formations in the Finger Lakes Basin; Skaneateles Lake is one of the cleanest and softest Finger Lakes supplies in the region (compare Camillus NY: 89/161 in Onondaga County comparable; Geddes NY: 95/176 in Onondaga County comparable; Fairmount consistent moderate from the same Onondaga County Skaneateles Lake Devonian supply). The Skaneateles Lake supply — Devonian Onondaga Limestone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Silurian Rochester Shale (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Finger Lakes glacial till (calcareous — minor TDS).
At 92.5 mg/L with TDS 169, Fairmount's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.6 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the Onondaga County Water Authority's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Fairmount in Onondaga County draws from the Onondaga County Water on the Skaneateles Lake supply (Onondaga County, central New York) — the Finger Lakes at Onondaga County draws from Devonian Onondaga Limestone (slightly calcareous) and Silurian Rochester Shale (slightly calcareous) — New York Onondaga County Skaneateles Lake Devonian supply produces moderately hard water at 92.5 mg/L with TDS 168.7 mg/L.