East Liverpool Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.5 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
221.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.34
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 Liverpool, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In East Liverpool | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -38% |
| Washing Machine | 8.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -27% |
| Water Heater | 10.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -31% |
Regional Water Comparison
How East Liverpool compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ East Liverpool, Ohio | 129 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Weirton, West Virginia | 194 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Weirton Heights, West Virginia | 194.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Steubenville, Ohio | 110 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Carnot-Moon, Pennsylvania | 97 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How East Liverpool compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ East Liverpool | 129 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 Liverpool's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
East Liverpool, Ohio, in Columbiana County — a Columbiana County city adjacent to Calcutta and Chester on the Ohio River at the Ohio-Pennsylvania-West Virginia tri-state border — receives its water from the East Liverpool Water Department, drawing from the Ohio River through the east Ohio distribution.
The moderately hard 129 mg/L hardness and TDS of 221.8 mg/L reflect the Columbiana County Ohio River supply's moderate calcareous character — the Pennsylvanian Allegheny Formation and Mississippian Berea Sandstone are calcareous-siliceous formations in the east Ohio Appalachian Plateau, and the Ohio River acquires dissolved mineral content from its diverse limestone and shale drainage (compare Calcutta OH: 126/215 in Columbiana County comparable; Chester WV: 131/228 in Hancock County comparable; East Liverpool consistent moderate from the same Columbiana County Ohio River Pennsylvanian calcareous supply). The Ohio River at Columbiana County — Pennsylvanian Allegheny Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Mississippian Berea Sandstone (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Ohio River alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 129 mg/L with TDS 222, East Liverpool's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.0 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the East Liverpool Water Department's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: East Liverpool in Columbiana County draws from the East Liverpool Water on the Ohio River (Columbiana County, east Ohio) — the Ohio River at Columbiana County drains Pennsylvanian Allegheny Formation (calcareous) and Mississippian Berea Sandstone (slightly calcareous) — Ohio Columbiana County Ohio River Pennsylvanian calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 129 mg/L with TDS 221.8 mg/L.