Fairview Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

hard

~120–179 mg/L

Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

river

pH Level

8.2

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.005 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

410.2 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.40

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

hard~120–179 mg/LHard · est.

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 Fairview Park, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Fairview Park	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	6.8 yrs	8.5 yrs	-20%
Washing Machine	9.6 yrs	12 yrs	-20%
Water Heater	12 yrs	15 yrs	-20%

Regional Water Comparison

How Fairview Park compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Fairview Park, Ohio	≈ 120–179 mg/L	7.4 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Rocky River, Ohio	≈ 120–179 mg/L	5.7 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Westlake, Ohio	≈ 120–179 mg/L	6.4 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
North Olmsted, Ohio	≈ 120–179 mg/L	9.6 ppt	🟠 Hard	river
Bay Village, Ohio	≈ 120–179 mg/L	9.3 ppt	🟠 Hard	river

National Benchmark

How Fairview Park compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Fairview Park	≈ 120–179 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Fairview Park's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: RiverTDS: 410.2 mg/LpH: 8.2

The Cleveland Public Water Department serves Fairview Park, Ohio, and around 1,308,955 people across Cuyahoga County and surrounding areas in Northeast Ohio. Water is primarily sourced from Lake Erie, treated at the Division Avenue Water Treatment Plant and other facilities. The Grand River and Cuyahoga River tributaries draining into Lake Erie influence the nearshore intake zones.

The underlying geology features Devonian-age shale, limestone, and dolomite formations such as the Columbus Limestone and dolomite layers from the Bass Islands Group, with overlying unconsolidated glacial till and outwash from Pleistocene glaciations. This carbonate-heavy geology imparts a hard character to the water through natural dissolution of minerals as surface runoff and lake water interact with limestone bedrock and sedimentary deposits.

Scale buildup can be a real problem in Fairview Park, reducing water pressure over time and lowering efficiency in water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines. To combat this, residents can try regular cleaning of aerators and showerheads with vinegar, flushing water heaters annually, and installing a water softener to prevent scaling and extend appliance life. The Cleveland Public Water Department reports compliance with EPA standards, but independent analyses detect some contaminants above health guidelines, prompting filter recommendations to ensure safe drinking water.

Geology & Source: Devonian shales and limestones; Cleveland Member and Onondaga Formation - carbonate-rich rocks, glacial deposits, limestone, dolomite

Other Ohio Water Reports

Rocky River

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Westlake

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

North Olmsted

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Bay Village

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairview Park's water safe to drink?

Yes. Fairview Park's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Fairview Park?

At ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), Fairview Park's water will cause significant limescale on kettles, washing machines, and water heaters. A water softener or descaler is strongly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and reduce energy bills by up to 20%.

How does Fairview Park compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Fairview Park (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Fairview Park is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.