Bexley Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.7 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
520 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.58
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 Bexley, your appliances are currently losing 29% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bexley | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -72% |
| Washing Machine | 5.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -54% |
| Water Heater | 6.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -54% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bexley compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bexley, Ohio | 218 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Whitehall, Ohio | 130 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Columbus, Ohio | 224.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Gahanna, Ohio | 135.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Reynoldsburg, Ohio | 245.5 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Bexley compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bexley | 218 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bexley's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bexley, Ohio, in Franklin County — a Franklin County city adjacent to Columbus and Whitehall in the east Columbus metro — receives its water from the Columbus Division of Water, drawing from the Scioto River (Franklin County) through the Columbus metro distribution.
The very hard 218 mg/L hardness and TDS of 520 mg/L reflect the central Ohio Franklin County Scioto River supply's very hard calcareous character — consistent with Columbus metro communities (Circleville: 200 mg/L) and the Washington Court House area (250.5 mg/L) all driven by the Ordovician Trenton Limestone dissolution through the Ohio Till Plains' deep calcareous glacial till. The Scioto River at Franklin County — Ordovician Trenton Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Ordovician Black River Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary calcareous glacial till from Ordovician-Silurian carbonate bedrock.
At 218 mg/L with TDS 520, Bexley's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended to prevent rapid scale buildup in appliances. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 8.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base (Franklin County — AFFF) and the Columbus Franklin County industrial corridor contribute to Bexley's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Bexley in Franklin County draws from the Columbus Division of Water on the Scioto River (Franklin County, central Ohio) — the Scioto at Franklin County drains the Ohio Till Plains (Ordovician Trenton Limestone — calcareous) through thick calcareous glacial till — Ohio Franklin County Scioto River Ordovician calcareous till plains watershed produces very hard water at 218 mg/L with TDS 520 mg/L.