Huber Heights Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.6 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
656.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.67
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 Huber Heights, your appliances are currently losing 33% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Huber Heights | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -64% |
| Water Heater | 5.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -63% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Huber Heights compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Huber Heights, Ohio | 250 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Riverside, Ohio | 256 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Vandalia, Ohio | 217.5 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Fairborn, Ohio | 194 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Dayton, Ohio | 108.5 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Huber Heights compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Huber Heights | 250 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Huber Heights's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Huber Heights, Ohio, in Montgomery County north of Dayton — a major Montgomery County Dayton north suburban community, a predominantly planned community (Huber Heights was developed by Charles Huber in the 1950s–1980s as one of the largest single-developer planned residential communities in US history — at peak an estimated 10,000 homes were built by one developer), a diverse Montgomery County community, and a major Dayton north suburb — draws its municipal water supply via the City of Dayton Water Division. Water hardness in Huber Heights measures 250 mg/L — classified as very hard.
Huber Heights's very hard supply reflects the Great Miami River Valley Montgomery County's highly calcareous Silurian Niagaran Dolomite geology — some of the hardest water in Ohio. The Mad River and Great Miami River at Dayton–Montgomery County draw from: the Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly calcareous dolomite — the dominant bedrock aquifer of southwest Ohio, contributing very high calcium and magnesium hardness); the Devonian calcareous limestone (Columbus and Delaware Limestone); and the Wisconsin Age calcareous outwash (Great Miami Valley calcareous glaciofluvial gravel — one of the highest-capacity calcareous glacial aquifers in Ohio). City of Dayton's treatment of the very hard Great Miami Valley water produces the 250 mg/L.
At 250 mg/L, Huber Heights residents face severe hard water challenges. Weekly descaling and appliance protection measures are strongly recommended. City of Dayton Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Ohio EPA and federal EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: River supply from the Mad River and Great Miami River watershed via the City of Dayton Water Division — the Montgomery County southwest Ohio Great Miami Valley (Silurian Niagaran Dolomite — the primary highly calcareous southwest Ohio dolomite aquifer; Great Miami River Valley calcareous gravel and sand aquifer); very hard supply at 250 mg/L — reflecting the Great Miami Valley's highly calcareous Silurian Niagaran Dolomite geology.