Reidsville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
229.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.30
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 Reidsville, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Reidsville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -31% |
| Washing Machine | 9.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -22% |
| Water Heater | 11.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -26% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Reidsville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Reidsville, North Carolina | 112.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Eden, North Carolina | 130.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Greensboro, North Carolina | 92 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Burlington, North Carolina | 66.5 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Danville, Virginia | 95.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Reidsville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Reidsville | 112.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Reidsville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Reidsville, North Carolina, in Rockingham County — a Rockingham County city adjacent to Eden and Burlington on the Dan River in north-central North Carolina — receives its water from the Reidsville Water Treatment Plant, drawing from the Reidsville Reservoir or Troublesome Creek watershed (Rockingham County) through the north-central North Carolina distribution.
The moderately hard 112.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 229.5 mg/L reflect the north-central North Carolina Rockingham County supply's moderate calcareous character — consistent with other Dan River basin communities driven by the Triassic Dan River Formation redbeds contributing calcareous dissolution to the local watershed. The Rockingham County watershed drains — Triassic Dan River Formation (calcareous redbeds — primary hardness contributor), Precambrian Piedmont gneiss and schist (insoluble — dilutant), and Quaternary alluvial deposits (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor).
At 112.5 mg/L, Reidsville'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 6.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Rockingham County north-central North Carolina industrial corridor and the Dan River basin textile legacy sites contribute to Reidsville's readings.
Geology & Source: Reidsville in Rockingham County draws from the Reidsville Water Treatment Plant on Reidsville Reservoir or Troublesome Creek (Rockingham County, north-central North Carolina Piedmont) — the watershed drains the Dan River Basin (Triassic Dan River Formation — calcareous redbeds) and Precambrian Piedmont gneiss — North Carolina Rockingham County Triassic-Precambrian calcareous watershed produces moderately hard water at 112.5 mg/L with TDS 229.5 mg/L.