Englewood Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.6 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
383.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.48
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 Englewood, your appliances are currently losing 24% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Englewood | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -58% |
| Washing Machine | 6.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -43% |
| Water Heater | 8.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -45% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Englewood compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Englewood, Ohio | 181.5 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Clayton, Ohio | 206.5 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Trotwood, Ohio | 183.5 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Vandalia, Ohio | 217.5 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Dayton, Ohio | 108.5 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Englewood compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Englewood | 181.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Englewood's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Englewood, Ohio, in Montgomery County — a Montgomery County city adjacent to Dayton and Vandalia in the north Dayton metro — receives its water from the City of Englewood Water or Dayton regional supply, drawing from the Great Miami River (Montgomery County) through the north Dayton metro distribution.
The hard 181.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 383.6 mg/L reflect the southwest Ohio Montgomery County Great Miami River supply's hard calcareous character — reflecting the Great Miami River's calcareous Silurian Lockport Dolomite and thick Pleistocene glacial till dissolution typical of the Ohio Till Plains communities in the Dayton metro (compare Monroe OH: 166 mg/L on the same Great Miami supply corridor). The Great Miami River at Montgomery County — Silurian Lockport Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Ordovician Cincinnati Group (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Pleistocene calcareous glacial till (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 181.5 mg/L with TDS 384, Englewood'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 7.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Montgomery County — AFFF) is a key contributor to Englewood's elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Englewood in Montgomery County draws from the City of Englewood Water on the Great Miami River (Montgomery County, southwest Ohio) — the Great Miami at Montgomery County drains the Ohio Till Plains (Silurian Lockport Dolomite — dolomitic) through thick calcareous Pleistocene glacial till — Ohio Montgomery County Great Miami River Silurian dolomitic calcareous till supply produces hard water at 181.5 mg/L with TDS 383.6 mg/L.