East Cleveland Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.1 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
203.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 East Cleveland, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In East Cleveland | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -34% |
| Washing Machine | 9.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -24% |
| Water Heater | 10.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How East Cleveland compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ East Cleveland, Ohio | 122 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Cleveland Heights, Ohio | 164 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Collinwood, Ohio | 170 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Glenville, Ohio | 164.5 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| University Heights, Ohio | 220.5 mg/L | 8.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How East Cleveland compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ East Cleveland | 122 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes East Cleveland's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
East Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — a Cuyahoga County city adjacent to Cleveland Heights and Cleveland in the east Cleveland metropolitan corridor — receives its municipal water from Cleveland Water, drawing from Lake Erie through the Cleveland Water intake and distribution system.
The moderately hard 122 mg/L hardness and TDS of 203.5 mg/L reflect the standard Cleveland Water Lake Erie supply treatment profile — softer than the Detroit-Shoreway west Cleveland reading (250.5 mg/L), suggesting that distribution zone variation produces significantly different hardness profiles across the Cleveland Water service area, or that the east Cleveland distribution infrastructure is newer with less mineral pickup. The treated Lake Erie supply reflects the Great Lakes basin carbonate drainage: Silurian Niagara Dolomite and Devonian Columbus Limestone.
At 122 mg/L, East Cleveland'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 4.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the East Cleveland industrial corridor, the Cuyahoga County industrial PFAS legacy, and the Lake Erie Great Lakes basin multi-state drainage PFAS accumulation contribute to East Cleveland's readings.
Geology & Source: East Cleveland in Cuyahoga County draws from Cleveland Water on Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County, northeast Ohio) — Lake Erie accumulates drainage from the Great Lakes basin (Silurian Niagara Dolomite, Devonian Columbus Limestone, calcareous Pleistocene Erie Lobe till) — Ohio Cuyahoga County Lake Erie Silurian-Devonian carbonate basin produces moderately hard water at 122 mg/L with TDS 203.5 mg/L in this Cuyahoga County Ohio city.