Eden Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
291.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.35
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 Eden, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Eden | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -38% |
| Washing Machine | 8.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -27% |
| Water Heater | 10.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -31% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Eden compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Eden, North Carolina | 130.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Reidsville, North Carolina | 112.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Martinsville, Virginia | 144.5 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Danville, Virginia | 95.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Greensboro, North Carolina | 92 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Eden compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Eden | 130.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Eden's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Eden, North Carolina, in Rockingham County — a Rockingham County city adjacent to Reidsville and Madison on the Dan River in north-central North Carolina near the Virginia border — receives its municipal water from the Eden Water Division, drawing from the Dan River (Rockingham County) through the north-central North Carolina water treatment system.
The moderately hard 130.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 291.3 mg/L reflect the north-central North Carolina Dan River supply's moderate calcareous character — driven by the Triassic Dan River Rift Basin. The Dan River at Rockingham County drains the Virginia-NC Blue Ridge foothills — Triassic Dan River Basin Formation (calcareous redbed arkose and siltstone — primary hardness contributor at this rift basin setting), Triassic Stoneville Formation (slightly calcareous), and Precambrian Smith River Allochthon (slightly calcareous metamorphic). The Triassic rift basin calcareous input to the Dan River produces the moderately hard north-central NC supply.
At 130.5 mg/L, Eden's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Rockingham County Dan River corridor, the north-central North Carolina industrial textile PFAS legacy, and Fort Bragg/Fort Liberty (Cumberland County — AFFF, the dominant central NC PFAS source with Dan River watershed influence) contribute to Eden's readings.
Geology & Source: Eden in Rockingham County draws from the Eden Water Division on the Dan River (Rockingham County, north-central North Carolina) — the Dan drains the Virginia Blue Ridge Foothills (Triassic Dan River Basin calcareous redbed, Precambrian Smith River Allochthon — slightly calcareous) — North Carolina Rockingham County Dan River Triassic calcareous watershed produces moderately hard water at 130.5 mg/L with TDS 291.3 mg/L.