Boardman Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.4 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
262.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.38
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 Boardman, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Boardman | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -42% |
| Washing Machine | 8.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -31% |
| Water Heater | 9.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -34% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Boardman compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Boardman, Ohio | 143.5 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Youngstown, Ohio | 230.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Austintown, Ohio | 209 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Niles, Ohio | 225 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Warren, Ohio | 125 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Boardman compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Boardman | 143.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Boardman's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Boardman, Ohio, in Mahoning County — a major south Youngstown suburban community (Boardman Township is one of the most populous townships in Ohio and the largest community in Mahoning County outside Youngstown — a major south Youngstown suburban commercial and residential hub), home of the Southern Park Mall (one of the major shopping malls in the northeast Ohio–western Pennsylvania corridor), a diverse Mahoning County community with a significant Italian-American, Polish-American, and Slovak-American heritage population (the Youngstown area has one of the highest concentrations of Eastern European-American heritage in Ohio), and a major suburban community in the Youngstown–Warren Metropolitan Area — draws its municipal water supply from the Mahoning River (Berlin Reservoir) via the Mahoning County Water and Sewer District. Water hardness in Boardman measures 143.5 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Boardman's moderate hardness reflects the northeast Ohio Mahoning River watershed's geology and Mahoning County treatment. The Mahoning River watershed (Berlin Reservoir) at Boardman–Mahoning County drains: the Pennsylvanian Allegheny and Pottsville Groups (calcareous-poor coal-bearing sandstone and shale of the Allegheny Plateau); the Devonian–Mississippian Berea Sandstone and Cleveland Shale (calcareous-moderate formations). Mahoning County Water and Sewer District treatment produces the moderate 143.5 mg/L.
At 143.5 mg/L, Boardman residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Monthly cleaning with citric acid solution is recommended. Mahoning County Water and Sewer District consistently delivers water meeting all Ohio EPA and federal EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: River supply from the Mahoning River (Berlin Reservoir watershed) via the Mahoning County Water and Sewer District — the Mahoning County northeast Ohio Youngstown suburban corridor (Pennsylvanian calcareous-poor coal-bearing shale and sandstone and Devonian–Mississippian calcareous limestone of the northeast Ohio Allegheny Plateau; Berlin Reservoir supply); moderately hard supply at 143.5 mg/L in Mahoning County.