Loveland Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.9 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
605.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.64
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 Loveland, your appliances are currently losing 32% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Loveland | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -80% |
| Washing Machine | 4.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -60% |
| Water Heater | 6.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -59% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Loveland compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Loveland, Ohio | 238.5 mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Mason, Ohio | 113 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Sharonville, Ohio | 214.5 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Lebanon, Ohio | 193.5 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Monroe, Ohio | 166 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Loveland compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Loveland | 238.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Loveland's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Loveland, Ohio, in Hamilton County — a Hamilton County city adjacent to Milford and Blue Ash on the Little Miami River in southwest Ohio — receives its water from the Greater Cincinnati Water Works, drawing from the Little Miami River or Ohio River (Hamilton County) through the southwest Ohio distribution.
The very hard 238.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 605.7 mg/L reflect the southwest Ohio Hamilton County Ohio River supply's very hard calcareous character — the same GCWW Ohio River supply as Finneytown OH (217.5/518) but Loveland draws from the harder end of the Hamilton County distribution where deeper Silurian Niagaran Dolomite contact in the Little Miami valley adds additional hardness (compare Finneytown OH: 217.5/518; Loveland harder). The Ohio River at Hamilton County — Ordovician Cincinnatian Series limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Ohio River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 238.5 mg/L with TDS 606, Loveland's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended to prevent rapid scale buildup. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 9.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Hamilton County southwest Ohio industrial corridor contribute to Loveland's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Loveland in Hamilton County draws from the Greater Cincinnati Water Works on the Little Miami River or Ohio River (Hamilton County, southwest Ohio) — the Ohio River at Hamilton County drains the Appalachian Plateau (Ordovician Cincinnatian Series limestone — calcareous) and Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic) — Ohio Hamilton County Ohio River Ordovician-Silurian calcareous supply produces very hard water at 238.5 mg/L with TDS 605.7 mg/L.