Copley Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.1 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
415 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.51
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 Copley, your appliances are currently losing 25% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Copley | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -61% |
| Washing Machine | 6.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -45% |
| Water Heater | 8 yrs | 15 yrs | -47% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Copley compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Copley, Ohio | 190.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Barberton, Ohio | 223.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Wadsworth, Ohio | 102 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Akron, Ohio | 160.5 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio | 221 mg/L | 8.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Copley compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Copley | 190.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Copley's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Copley, Ohio, in Summit County — a Summit County township adjacent to Akron and Fairlawn in the south Akron metro — receives its water from the Akron Water Supply, drawing from the Cuyahoga River or Lake Erie (Summit County) through the Akron metro distribution.
The hard 190.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 415 mg/L reflect the northeast Ohio Summit County supply's hard calcareous character — reflecting the Cuyahoga River's calcareous Silurian dolomite glacial outwash input and the Akron metro water system's blend of Cuyahoga and Lake Erie supplies, both contributing significant hardness from the regional Silurian dolomite aquifer. The Cuyahoga River at Summit County — Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor from glacial outwash), Devonian Ohio Shale (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Pleistocene calcareous glacial outwash (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 190.5 mg/L with TDS 415, Copley's water is hard. A water softener is recommended to prevent scale buildup in appliances. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 7.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Summit County Akron metro industrial corridor and Akron's historic rubber manufacturing legacy contribute to Copley's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Copley in Summit County draws from the Akron Water Supply on the Cuyahoga River or Lake Erie (Summit County, northeast Ohio) — the Cuyahoga at Summit County drains the Allegheny Plateau (Devonian Ohio Shale — slightly calcareous) through calcareous Silurian dolomite glacial outwash — Ohio Summit County Cuyahoga River Devonian-Silurian dolomitic watershed produces hard water at 190.5 mg/L with TDS 415 mg/L.