Summerfield Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
416.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.43
energy & soap waste
Source: See methodology section below · 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 Summerfield, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Summerfield | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -22% |
| Washing Machine | 9.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -22% |
| Water Heater | 11.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -22% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Summerfield compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Summerfield, North Carolina | 162 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Greensboro, North Carolina | ≈ 60–120 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Kernersville, North Carolina | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| High Point, North Carolina | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 65.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Reidsville, North Carolina | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Summerfield compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Summerfield | 162 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Summerfield's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Water service for approximately 10,951 residents in Summerfield, North Carolina, is managed through regional infrastructure operated by the City of Greensboro. This utility draws from three main surface water sources: Lake Higgins, Lake Brandt, and Lake Townsend, all located in northern Guilford County. These reservoirs form the core of the area's water supply, with Summerfield connected to this broader network via treatment and distribution systems.
The Summerfield area is situated in the Piedmont physiographic province, resting on ancient metamorphic bedrock. This includes schist, gneiss, and quartzite formations typical of the Carolina Slate Belt. The watersheds feeding the Greensboro reservoirs collect water from these crystalline uplands. While groundwater in the region interacts with these rocks, the limited presence of soluble carbonate minerals generally results in water with moderate mineralization, though surface and groundwater can vary.
While specific hardness measurements for Summerfield weren't readily available, North Carolina as a state leans towards soft water, with Guilford County falling into this category. Scale buildup in appliances like water heaters and reduced soap lathering are typically less pronounced here. However, individual home plumbing and appliance performance can still be affected by mineral content. For precise details on your water's characteristics, including pH and contaminant levels, it’s best to consult the Greensboro Water Resources Department or your local utility's latest Consumer Confidence Report.
Geology & Source: Precambrian metamorphic bedrock (schist, gneiss, quartzite) of the Carolina Slate Belt; limited carbonate minerals yield soft water. Surface water from reservoirs; groundwater from crystalline uplands.
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Summerfield is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.
Water Hardness
Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.
pH
Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.
TDS — Total Dissolved Solids
Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.
PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.
Lead
Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Appliance Lifespan
Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.