Brook Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.3 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
368.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.47
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 Brook Park, your appliances are currently losing 24% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Brook Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -55% |
| Washing Machine | 7.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -41% |
| Water Heater | 8.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -43% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Brook Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Brook Park, Ohio | 177 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Middleburg Heights, Ohio | 118 mg/L | 4.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Parma Heights, Ohio | 164.5 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Berea, Ohio | 101 mg/L | 3.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Fairview Park, Ohio | 189 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Brook Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Brook Park | 177 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Brook Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Brook Park, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — a Cuyahoga County city adjacent to Berea and Middleburg Heights, site of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, in the southwest Cuyahoga County industrial corridor — receives its municipal water from the Cleveland Water Division, drawing from Lake Erie at the Cleveland metropolitan water intakes.
The moderately hard 177 mg/L hardness and TDS of 368.3 mg/L are consistent with the southwest Cuyahoga County zone of the Cleveland Water Distribution system — harder than Berea (101 mg/L) in the same area, likely reflecting different distribution zone or production plant output. All Cleveland-area communities receive the same Lake Erie source, with the Silurian Niagara Dolomite carbonate platform and calcareous Erie Lobe glacial till drainage producing the moderately hard water of the greater Cleveland water system.
At 177 mg/L, Brook Park's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and bathroom fixtures develop calcium deposits. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (AFFF use — major PFAS source adjacent to Brook Park), the Cleveland southwest industrial corridor (Parma-Middleburg Heights manufacturing), and the Cuyahoga County Lake Erie PFAS background contribute to Brook Park's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Brook Park in Cuyahoga County draws from the Cleveland Water Division on Lake Erie — Lake Erie receives drainage from the Great Lakes basin (Silurian Niagara Dolomite, calcareous Pleistocene till) — Lake Erie Great Lakes Silurian dolomite carbonate drainage produces moderately hard water at 177 mg/L with TDS 368 mg/L in this Cuyahoga County Ohio city.