Barberton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.1 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
542.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.60
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 Barberton, your appliances are currently losing 30% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Barberton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -74% |
| Washing Machine | 5.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -56% |
| Water Heater | 6.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -55% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Barberton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Barberton, Ohio | 223.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Copley, Ohio | 190.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| New Franklin, Ohio | 206 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Akron, Ohio | 160.5 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Wadsworth, Ohio | 102 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Barberton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Barberton | 223.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Barberton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Barberton, Ohio, the 'Magic City' — a major Summit County Akron suburban industrial heritage city (Barberton is a significant Summit County city — one of the most important industrial heritage cities in northeast Ohio; Barberton was known as the 'Magic City' for its extraordinarily rapid industrial growth in the 1890s (Barberton was founded in 1891 by Ohio Columbus Barber, one of the most remarkable industrial developers in Ohio history; Barber founded Barberton as a planned industrial city and located there the Diamond Match Company — the largest match manufacturer in the United States; Barberton quickly became the home of numerous other major industrial enterprises including the Akron Chemical Company, the Ohio Condensed Milk Company, and Babcock & Wilcox (one of the most important heavy industrial equipment manufacturers in American history, making boilers and nuclear equipment — the Barberton Babcock & Wilcox plant was one of the most significant in the country)); Barberton is known for its extraordinary 'Barberton chicken' — a distinctive fried chicken style that originated in Serbian-American restaurants in Barberton and has become one of the most beloved regional food traditions in northeast Ohio; Belgrade Gardens and other Barberton chicken restaurants have attracted visitors from across the Akron–Cleveland corridor), a diverse Summit County community with a historically Serbian-American, working-class industrial, and Akron suburban family population — draws its municipal water supply from the Cuyahoga River via the City of Barberton Water Division. Water hardness in Barberton measures 223.5 mg/L — classified as hard.
Barberton's hard supply reflects the northeast Ohio Summit County Lake Erie watershed's calcareous character. The Cuyahoga River at Barberton draws from Devonian calcareous Berea Sandstone and Silurian Niagaran Dolomite with limited softening, producing the hard 223.5 mg/L.
At 223.5 mg/L, Barberton residents face regular hard water challenges. Monthly descaling and water softeners are recommended. City of Barberton Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Ohio EPA and federal EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: River supply from the Cuyahoga River via the City of Barberton Water Division — the Summit County northeast Ohio Akron suburban Barberton corridor (Devonian calcareous Ohio Berea Sandstone and Silurian calcareous Niagaran Dolomite — the calcareous northeast Ohio Summit County Lake Erie watershed; limited softening); hard supply at 223.5 mg/L in Summit County.