Fredonia Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
328 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 Fredonia, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fredonia | 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 Fredonia compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fredonia, New York | 140 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Dunkirk, New York | 146.5 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Jamestown, New York | 115 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Buffalo, New York | 160 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Lackawanna, New York | 168.5 mg/L | 8.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Fredonia compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fredonia | 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 Fredonia's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fredonia, New York, in Chautauqua County — a Chautauqua County village adjacent to Dunkirk and Westfield on the Lake Erie plain in southwest New York — receives its water from the Village of Fredonia Water Department, drawing from Chautauqua Lake through the southwest New York distribution.
The hard 140 mg/L hardness and TDS of 328 mg/L reflect the Chautauqua County supply's hard Devonian character — the Devonian Onondaga Limestone is a highly calcareous formation in the New York Allegheny Plateau, while the Devonian Canadaway Group contributes slightly calcareous shale mineral content to the Chautauqua watershed (compare Dunkirk NY: 136/318 in Chautauqua County comparable; Westfield NY: 143/338 in Chautauqua County comparable; Fredonia consistent hard from the same Chautauqua County Chautauqua Lake Devonian calcareous supply). The Chautauqua watershed — Devonian Onondaga Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Devonian Canadaway Group (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Erie-Ontario glacial till (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 140 mg/L with TDS 328, Fredonia's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the Village of Fredonia's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Fredonia in Chautauqua County draws from the Fredonia Water on the Chautauqua Lake watershed (Chautauqua County, southwest New York) — the Chautauqua watershed draws from Devonian Onondaga Limestone (highly calcareous) and Devonian Canadaway Group (slightly calcareous) — New York Chautauqua County Chautauqua Lake Devonian calcareous supply produces hard water at 140 mg/L with TDS 328 mg/L.