Bay Village Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.7 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
590.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.63
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 Bay Village, your appliances are currently losing 31% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bay Village | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -79% |
| Washing Machine | 4.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -59% |
| Water Heater | 6.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -59% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bay Village compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bay Village, Ohio | 235 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Westlake, Ohio | 165.5 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| North Olmsted, Ohio | 242.5 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Fairview Park, Ohio | 189 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Rocky River, Ohio | 147.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Bay Village compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bay Village | 235 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bay Village's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bay Village, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — a Cuyahoga County city adjacent to Westlake and Rocky River on Lake Erie in the Cleveland west suburb — receives its municipal water from the Bay Village Water Division, drawing from Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County intake) through the Cleveland-area water distribution.
The very hard 235 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 590.5 mg/L reflect the northeast Ohio Lake Erie supply's intense Silurian evaporitic and Devonian calcareous character — consistent with other Cleveland-area Lake Erie communities (Westlake: ~230 mg/L; Avon Lake: ~240 mg/L). Lake Erie at northeast Ohio receives drainage from the Great Lakes Basin — Silurian Niagara Group (dolomite and evaporitic salinas — dominant TDS and hardness contributor at the Lake Erie basin), Devonian Ohio Shale (calcareous), and Devonian Onondaga Limestone (calcareous). The Silurian Niagara evaporitic and Devonian calcareous dissolution produces the very hard northeast Ohio Lake Erie supply.
At 235 mg/L with TDS 591, Bay Village'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 9.3 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Cuyahoga County industrial Cleveland west shoreline legacy (Cuyahoga River PFAS, Cleveland industrial complex), and Lake Erie PFAS background from the Ohio-Indiana-Michigan industrial corridor contribute to Bay Village's very elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Bay Village in Cuyahoga County draws from the Bay Village Water Division on Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County, northeast Ohio) — Lake Erie at Cuyahoga County receives drainage from Devonian Ohio Shale (calcareous) and Silurian Niagara Group dolomite (evaporitic) — Ohio Cuyahoga County Lake Erie Silurian-Devonian calcareous-evaporitic watershed produces very hard water at 235 mg/L with TDS 590.5 mg/L.