Dent Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
196.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.32
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 Dent, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Dent | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -33% |
| Washing Machine | 9.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -23% |
| Water Heater | 10.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -28% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Dent compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Dent, Ohio | 119.5 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Mack, Ohio | 250 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Bridgetown, Ohio | 254 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Monfort Heights, Ohio | 168.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| White Oak, Ohio | 128 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Dent compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Dent | 119.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Dent's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Dent, Ohio, in Hamilton County — a Hamilton County community adjacent to Green Township and Delhi Township in the west Cincinnati area — receives its water from the Greater Cincinnati Water Works, drawing from the Ohio River through the southwest Ohio distribution.
The moderately hard 119.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 196.9 mg/L reflect the Hamilton County supply's moderately hard calcareous character — the Ordovician Cincinnatian Limestone and Silurian Clinton Formation are highly calcareous formations in the Cincinnati Arch; Dent's lower hardness than east Hamilton County communities reflects the west Cincinnati distribution zone's greater treatment dilution from the Southwestern Ohio Water district (compare Green Township OH: 115/188 in Hamilton County comparable; Delhi Township OH: 123/206 in Hamilton County comparable; Dent consistent moderate from the same Hamilton County Ohio River Ordovician calcareous supply). The Ohio River at Hamilton County — Ordovician Cincinnatian Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Silurian Clinton Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Ohio River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 119.5 mg/L with TDS 197, Dent's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.6 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review Greater Cincinnati Water Works' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Dent in Hamilton County draws from the Greater Cincinnati Water Works on the Ohio River (Hamilton County, southwest Ohio) — the Ohio River at Hamilton County draws from Ordovician Cincinnatian Limestone (highly calcareous) and Silurian Clinton Formation (calcareous) — Ohio Hamilton County Ohio River Ordovician calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 119.5 mg/L with TDS 196.9 mg/L.