West Henrietta Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
349.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.39
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 West Henrietta, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In West Henrietta | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -44% |
| Washing Machine | 8.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -32% |
| Water Heater | 9.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -35% |
Regional Water Comparison
How West Henrietta compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Henrietta, New York | 146 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Henrietta, New York | 142 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Rochester, New York | 171.5 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Gates-North Gates, New York | 99 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Brighton, New York | 140 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How West Henrietta compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Henrietta | 146 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes West Henrietta's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
West Henrietta, New York, in Monroe County — a Monroe County hamlet adjacent to Henrietta and Rush southwest of Rochester — receives its water from the Monroe County Water Authority, drawing from Hemlock Lake and Canadice Lake reservoirs through the west-central New York distribution.
The hard 146 mg/L hardness and TDS of 349.2 mg/L reflect the Monroe County Hemlock Lake supply's hard calcareous character — the Silurian Lockport Dolomite and Devonian Onondaga Limestone are both highly calcareous formations throughout the Rochester plateau region of western New York (compare Henrietta NY: 143/342 in Monroe County comparable; Rush NY: 148/356 in Monroe County comparable; West Henrietta consistent hard from the same Monroe County Hemlock Lake Silurian dolomitic supply). The Hemlock-Canadice watershed — Silurian Lockport Dolomite (highly dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Devonian Onondaga Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary glacial till (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 146 mg/L with TDS 349, West Henrietta's water is hard — scale builds in appliances and fixtures over months. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Monroe County Rochester industrial legacy and military (Eastman Kodak, former Seneca Army Depot area) contribute to West Henrietta's elevated readings. Review the Monroe County Water Authority's annual report.
Geology & Source: West Henrietta in Monroe County draws from the Monroe County Water on Hemlock Lake reservoir (Monroe County, west-central New York) — the Genesee watershed drains Silurian Lockport Dolomite (highly dolomitic) and Devonian Onondaga Limestone (calcareous) — New York Monroe County Hemlock Lake Silurian dolomitic supply produces hard water at 146 mg/L with TDS 349.2 mg/L.