How does Brook Park's water compare to the national average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Brook Park (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L softer than average.

Brook Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

hard

~120–179 mg/L

Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

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

$0.40

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

hard~120–179 mg/LHard · est.

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 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Brook Park	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	6.8 yrs	8.5 yrs	-20%
Washing Machine	9.6 yrs	12 yrs	-20%
Water Heater	12 yrs	15 yrs	-20%

Regional Water Comparison

How Brook Park compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Brook Park, Ohio	≈ 120–179 mg/L	6.9 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Middleburg Heights, Ohio	≈ 120–179 mg/L	4.5 ppt	🟠 Hard	groundwater
Parma Heights, Ohio	≈ 120–179 mg/L	6.4 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Berea, Ohio	≈ 180+ mg/L	0 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	river
Fairview Park, Ohio	≈ 120–179 mg/L	7.4 ppt	🟠 Hard	river

National Benchmark

How Brook Park compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Brook Park	≈ 120–179 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Brook Park's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: RiverTDS: 368.3 mg/LpH: 8.1

Brook Park, Ohio is served by the Cleveland Water Department, which provides water to 80 communities across the region including Brook Park. The utility sources water from both surface water — the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie — and treats it through the Cleveland Water Treatment Plant before distribution through the Montgomery County Water Distribution System and local pump stations. Multi-stage treatment includes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and chlorination. The utility maintains an excellent compliance record and ensures full adherence to EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

The watershed serving Brook Park is part of the Cuyahoga River basin, draining through glacially-modified terrain in northern Ohio. The underlying geology consists of Paleozoic-age bedrock including Devonian shales, sandstones, and limestone formations, overlain by glacial deposits of clay, silt, and sand. Limestone and dolomite layers dissolve calcium and magnesium into the supply, producing a moderately hard water character typical of the region's mineral-rich aquifers and surface sources.

At moderately hard levels, Brook Park residents may notice some scale buildup in kettles, water heaters, and on fixtures, though the impact is less severe than in harder-water areas. Soap and detergent efficiency is slightly reduced. A water softener is recommended for households with sensitive appliances or those preferring softer water, though it is not essential at this hardness level. Regular testing ensures compliance with lead and copper action levels, and the system maintains minimal violations.

Geology & Source: Cleveland Water draws from Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie; Devonian shales, sandstones, and limestone overlain by glacial deposits — limestone and dolomite dissolve minerals, moderately hard supply typical of northern Ohio

Other Ohio Water Reports

Middleburg Heights

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Parma Heights

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Berea

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Fairview Park

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brook Park's water safe to drink?

Yes. Brook Park's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Brook Park?

At ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), Brook Park's water will cause significant limescale on kettles, washing machines, and water heaters. A water softener or descaler is strongly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and reduce energy bills by up to 20%.

How does Brook Park compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Brook Park (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Brook Park is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.