Aurora Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.1 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
478.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.55
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 Aurora, your appliances are currently losing 28% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Aurora | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -67% |
| Washing Machine | 5.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -51% |
| Water Heater | 7.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -51% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Aurora compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Aurora, Ohio | 207.5 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Streetsboro, Ohio | 120 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Twinsburg, Ohio | 203.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Solon, Ohio | 229 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Hudson, Ohio | 147.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Aurora compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Aurora | 207.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Aurora's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Aurora, Ohio, in Portage County — a Portage County city adjacent to Streetsboro and Twinsburg between Cleveland and Akron in northeast Ohio — receives its municipal water from the Aurora Water Division, drawing from local water supply through the Portage County distribution system — likely drawing from deeper carbonate groundwater rather than the Cuyahoga River surface water that feeds Streetsboro's moderately hard 120 mg/L supply.
The very hard 207.5 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 478.8 mg/L are dramatically harder than neighboring Streetsboro (120 mg/L, same Portage County), confirming Aurora draws from a different source — likely deep Silurian Lockport Dolomite groundwater rather than the upper Cuyahoga River surface water. The Portage County deep carbonate aquifer is developed in Silurian Lockport Dolomite (very high purity dolomite), Devonian Columbus Limestone (calcareous), and calcareous Pleistocene Erie Lobe outwash (glacially ground dolomite).
At 207.5 mg/L with TDS 479, Aurora's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended. Scale builds rapidly on all surfaces, appliance lifespans are significantly shortened, and water heaters require annual descaling without softening. The PFAS level of 8.1 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Portage County northeast Ohio manufacturing corridor and the Ohio PFAS background from the industrial Northeast Ohio complex contribute to Aurora's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Aurora in Portage County draws from the Aurora Water Division on local water supply (Portage County, northeast Ohio) — the Portage County watershed drains the Ohio Till Plain (Silurian Lockport Dolomite, Devonian Columbus Limestone, calcareous Pleistocene Erie Lobe outwash) — Ohio Portage County Erie Lobe glacial carbonate watershed produces very hard water at 207.5 mg/L with TDS 478.8 mg/L in this Portage County Ohio city.