Bedford Heights Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.3 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
634.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.65
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 Bedford Heights, your appliances are currently losing 33% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bedford Heights | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -63% |
| Water Heater | 5.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -61% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bedford Heights compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bedford Heights, Ohio | 245 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Warrensville Heights, Ohio | 116.5 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Bedford, Ohio | 244.5 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Maple Heights, Ohio | 213 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Beachwood, Ohio | 237 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Bedford Heights compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bedford Heights | 245 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bedford Heights's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bedford Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — a Cuyahoga County city adjacent to Bedford and Warrensville Heights in the southeast Cleveland suburbs — receives its water from the Cleveland Division of Water or Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, drawing from Lake Erie through the northeast Ohio distribution.
The very hard 245 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 634.4 mg/L reflect the Cuyahoga County Lake Erie supply's very hard dolomitic character — the Silurian Niagaran Dolomite is a highly dolomitic formation in the Great Lakes Basin, while the Devonian Ohio Shale contributes slightly calcareous mineral content; the Cuyahoga County treatment blends Lake Erie source water but the naturally hard lake water yields very hard results (compare Bedford OH: 241/622 in Cuyahoga County comparable; Warrensville Heights OH: 248/646 in Cuyahoga County comparable; Bedford Heights consistent very hard from the same Cuyahoga County Lake Erie Silurian dolomitic supply). The Lake Erie supply — Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Devonian Ohio Shale (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Great Lakes glacial till (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 245 mg/L with TDS 634, Bedford Heights' water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The PFAS level of 9.7 ppt is very elevated — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review the Cleveland Division of Water's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Bedford Heights in Cuyahoga County draws from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer on the Lake Erie supply (Cuyahoga County, northeast Ohio) — Lake Erie at Cuyahoga County draws from Devonian Ohio Shale (slightly calcareous) and Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic) — Ohio Cuyahoga County Lake Erie Silurian dolomitic supply produces very hard water at 245 mg/L with TDS 634.4 mg/L.