Fairview Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11 grains per gallon
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
$0.50
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 Fairview Park, your appliances are currently losing 25% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fairview Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -60% |
| Washing Machine | 6.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -45% |
| Water Heater | 8 yrs | 15 yrs | -47% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fairview Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fairview Park, Ohio | 189 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Rocky River, Ohio | 147.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Westlake, Ohio | 165.5 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| North Olmsted, Ohio | 242.5 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Bay Village, Ohio | 235 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Fairview Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fairview Park | 189 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fairview Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fairview Park, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — a Cuyahoga County city adjacent to Rocky River and North Olmsted in the west Cleveland metro — receives its municipal water from the Cleveland Water Alliance, drawing from Lake Erie through the Cleveland Water treatment plants (Cuyahoga County).
The hard 189 mg/L hardness and TDS of 410.2 mg/L reflect the Cleveland metro Lake Erie supply's strong carbonate character — consistent with other western Cuyahoga County communities (Lakewood: ~175 mg/L; Bay Village: ~180 mg/L). The Lake Erie basin at Cuyahoga County drains the Ohio-Indiana Till Plain — Silurian Lockport Dolomite (very high purity dolomite — the dominant Great Lakes carbonate), Devonian Columbus Limestone (high purity carbonate), and calcareous Pleistocene Erie Lobe till (ground-up dolomite and limestone). The cumulative Silurian-Devonian pure carbonate from the Ohio basin produces the hard west Cleveland Lake Erie supply.
At 189 mg/L, Fairview Park's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 7.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Cuyahoga County west Cleveland industrial corridor and the Lake Erie multi-state PFAS drainage from Great Lakes industry contribute to Fairview Park's readings.
Geology & Source: Fairview Park in Cuyahoga County draws from the Cleveland Water Alliance on Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County, west Cleveland metro) — Lake Erie drains the Ohio-Indiana Till Plain (Silurian Lockport Dolomite, Devonian Columbus Limestone, calcareous Pleistocene Erie Lobe till) — Ohio Cuyahoga County Lake Erie Great Lakes carbonate basin produces hard water at 189 mg/L with TDS 410.2 mg/L in this Cuyahoga County Ohio city.