Bridgetown Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.8 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
674.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.68
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 Bridgetown, your appliances are currently losing 34% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bridgetown | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -65% |
| Water Heater | 5.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -64% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bridgetown compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bridgetown, Ohio | 254 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| White Oak, Ohio | 128 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | 196.5 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Finneytown, Ohio | 217.5 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Erlanger, Kentucky | 121 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Bridgetown compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bridgetown | 254 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bridgetown's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bridgetown, Ohio, in Hamilton County — an unincorporated Hamilton County community adjacent to Cincinnati and Green Township in southwest Ohio — receives its water from the Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW), drawing from the Ohio River (Hamilton County) through the Cincinnati metro distribution.
The extremely hard 254 mg/L hardness and TDS of 674.3 mg/L reflect the southwest Ohio Cincinnati Ohio River supply's very hard Cincinnati Arch calcareous-dolomitic character — consistent with other GCWW Cincinnati metro communities (Cincinnati: ~252 mg/L; Green Township: ~253 mg/L). The Ohio River at Cincinnati drains the Ohio Till Plains and Cincinnati Arch — Ordovician Eden-Fairview Shale (calcareous), Ordovician Maquoketa Shale (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Silurian Salina Dolomite (dolomitic — TDS contributor), and Quaternary glacial till (calcareous — from Ordovician-Silurian carbonate bedrock).
At 254 mg/L with TDS 674, Bridgetown's water is extremely hard. A water softener is strongly recommended to prevent rapid scale buildup and shortened appliance lifespans. The PFAS level of 10.0 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (Boone County, KY — AFFF) and the southwest Ohio Cincinnati industrial corridor contribute to Bridgetown's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Bridgetown in Hamilton County draws from the Greater Cincinnati Water Works on the Ohio River (Hamilton County, southwest Ohio) — the Ohio River at Cincinnati drains the Ohio Till Plains (Ordovician Cincinnati Arch limestone — calcareous, Silurian Salina Dolomite — dolomitic) — Ohio Hamilton County Ohio River Cincinnati Arch calcareous watershed produces extremely hard water at 254 mg/L with TDS 674.3 mg/L.