Clark-Fulton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.7 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
660.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.67
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 Clark-Fulton, your appliances are currently losing 33% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Clark-Fulton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -64% |
| Water Heater | 5.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -63% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Clark-Fulton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Clark-Fulton, Ohio | 251 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Detroit-Shoreway, Ohio | 250.5 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Cleveland, Ohio | 154 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Parma, Ohio | 164 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Hough, Ohio | 141.5 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Clark-Fulton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Clark-Fulton | 251 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Clark-Fulton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Clark-Fulton, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — an urban Cleveland neighborhood adjacent to Brooklyn and Tremont on the southwest side of the City of Cleveland — receives its municipal water from the Cleveland Water Division (CWD), drawing from Lake Erie at the CWD intake crib in Lake Erie.
The very hard 251 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 660.8 mg/L are significantly harder than other Cleveland area readings (Berea OH: 101 mg/L, TDS 162) — suggesting Clark-Fulton receives water from a different distribution zone, local well blending, or reflects an unusually hard distribution end-point from the Cleveland system. The bulk Silurian Niagara Dolomite and Pleistocene calcareous till Lake Erie drainage should produce Cleveland Water in the 120-180 mg/L range, so the 251 mg/L reading may reflect local distribution anomalies or measurement variability.
At 251 mg/L with TDS 660, Clark-Fulton's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended. Scale builds rapidly in all appliances and plumbing systems. The PFAS level of 9.9 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Cuyahoga River industrial legacy (the famously burning Cuyahoga River — Cleveland industrial PFAS), Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base (AFFF in the Lake Erie watershed), and the northeast Ohio industrial PFAS complex contribute to Clark-Fulton's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Clark-Fulton in Cuyahoga County draws from the Cleveland Water Division on Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County) — Lake Erie receives drainage from the Great Lakes basin (Silurian Niagara Dolomite, calcareous Pleistocene till) — Lake Erie Great Lakes Silurian dolomite carbonate drainage produces very hard water at 251 mg/L with high TDS 660.8 mg/L in this Cuyahoga County Ohio neighborhood.