Murraysville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
471.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.47
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 Murraysville, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Murraysville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -55% |
| Washing Machine | 7.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -41% |
| Water Heater | 8.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -43% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Murraysville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Murraysville, North Carolina | 175 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Wilmington, North Carolina | 173.5 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Masonboro, North Carolina | 153 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Leland, North Carolina | 150.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Jacksonville, North Carolina | 153 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Murraysville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Murraysville | 175 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Murraysville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Murraysville, North Carolina, in New Hanover County — an unincorporated New Hanover County community adjacent to Wilmington and Porter's Neck in southeast North Carolina — receives its water from the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), drawing from the Cape Fear River (New Hanover County) through the southeast North Carolina distribution.
The hard 175 mg/L hardness and TDS of 471.2 mg/L reflect the southeast North Carolina Cape Fear River supply's hard calcareous character — harder than the typical Piedmont North Carolina supplies (Harrisburg: 133 mg/L) due to the Cape Fear River's accumulated calcareous input from the upper Triassic formations and the Coastal Plain sediment dissolution. The Cape Fear River at New Hanover County drains the North Carolina Coastal Plain and Piedmont — Triassic Newark Supergroup (calcareous redbeds — primary hardness contributor from upper drainage), Cretaceous Black Creek Formation (slightly calcareous), and Quaternary Coastal Plain alluvium (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor).
At 175 mg/L, Murraysville's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 9.1 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — Marine Corps Air Station New River (Onslow County — AFFF) and Camp Lejeune (Onslow County — PFAS legacy) contribute to Murraysville's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Murraysville in New Hanover County draws from the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority on the Cape Fear River (New Hanover County, southeast North Carolina) — the Cape Fear drains Triassic Newark Supergroup redbeds (calcareous — primary hardness contributor upstream) and Cretaceous Coastal Plain formations — North Carolina New Hanover County Cape Fear River Triassic-Coastal Plain calcareous watershed produces hard water at 175 mg/L with TDS 471.2 mg/L.