Brecksville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.6 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
325.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.44
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 Brecksville, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Brecksville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -51% |
| Washing Machine | 7.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -38% |
| Water Heater | 9 yrs | 15 yrs | -40% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Brecksville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Brecksville, Ohio | 164 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Broadview Heights, Ohio | 174 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| North Royalton, Ohio | 246 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Garfield Heights, Ohio | 142 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Maple Heights, Ohio | 213 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Brecksville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Brecksville | 164 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Brecksville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Brecksville, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — a Cuyahoga County city adjacent to Broadview Heights and Independence in the south Cleveland-Akron corridor — receives its water from the Akron Water Supply or Cleveland Division of Water, drawing from the Cuyahoga River (Cuyahoga County) through the Cleveland-Akron metro distribution.
The hard 164 mg/L hardness and TDS of 325.1 mg/L reflect the northeast Ohio Cuyahoga County Cuyahoga River supply's hard calcareous character — harder than the straight Lake Erie supply (Warrensville Heights: 116.5 mg/L) due to the Cuyahoga River's additional calcareous input from the Silurian Niagaran Dolomite glacial outwash drainage in the Cuyahoga watershed, consistent with the Akron metro Cuyahoga-blended supply communities (compare Copley OH: 190.5 mg/L). The Cuyahoga River at Cuyahoga County — Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor from glacial outwash), Devonian Ohio Shale (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Pleistocene calcareous glacial till (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 164 mg/L, Brecksville's water is hard — scale builds steadily in appliances, dishwashers require rinse aid, and faucet aerators need regular cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate and a water softener is beneficial. The PFAS level of 6.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Cuyahoga County Cleveland-Akron industrial corridor contribute to Brecksville's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Brecksville in Cuyahoga County draws from the Akron Water Supply on the Cuyahoga River (Cuyahoga County, northeast Ohio) — the Cuyahoga at Cuyahoga County drains the Allegheny Plateau (Devonian Ohio Shale — slightly calcareous) and Silurian Niagaran Dolomite glacial outwash — Ohio Cuyahoga County Cuyahoga River Devonian-Silurian dolomitic calcareous supply produces hard water at 164 mg/L with TDS 325.1 mg/L.