Galion Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
242.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.36
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 Galion, your appliances are currently losing 18% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Galion | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -40% |
| Washing Machine | 8.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -29% |
| Water Heater | 10.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -33% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Galion compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Galion, Ohio | 136.5 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Bucyrus, Ohio | 196.5 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Mansfield, Ohio | 208 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Marion, Ohio | 219 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Mount Vernon, Ohio | 176.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Galion compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Galion | 136.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Galion's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Galion, Ohio, in Crawford County — a Crawford County city adjacent to Crestline and Bucyrus in north-central Ohio — receives its water from the City of Galion Water Department, drawing from the Sandusky River watershed through the north-central Ohio distribution.
The hard 136.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 242.6 mg/L reflect the Crawford County supply's hard north-central Ohio limestone character — the Silurian Salina Formation and Devonian Columbus Limestone are calcareous-evaporitic formations in the north-central Ohio limestone plain; the Sandusky River at Crawford County acquires hard dissolved mineral content from its Ohio limestone drainage (compare Crestline OH: 132/234 in Crawford County comparable; Bucyrus OH: 140/251 in Crawford County comparable; Galion consistent hard from the same Crawford County Sandusky River Silurian calcareous supply). The Sandusky River watershed — Silurian Salina Formation (calcareous evaporitic — primary hardness contributor), Devonian Columbus Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Ohio glacial till (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 136.5 mg/L with TDS 243, Galion's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.3 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the City of Galion's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Galion in Crawford County draws from the Galion Water on the Sandusky River supply (Crawford County, north-central Ohio) — the north-central Ohio limestone plain at Crawford County draws from Silurian Salina Formation (calcareous evaporitic) and Devonian Columbus Limestone (calcareous) — Ohio Crawford County Sandusky River Silurian calcareous supply produces hard water at 136.5 mg/L with TDS 242.6 mg/L.