Lyndhurst Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.3 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
426.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.52
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 Lyndhurst, your appliances are currently losing 26% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lyndhurst | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -62% |
| Washing Machine | 6.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -47% |
| Water Heater | 7.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -47% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Lyndhurst compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lyndhurst, Ohio | 193.5 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| South Euclid, Ohio | 235.5 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Mayfield Heights, Ohio | 237 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| University Heights, Ohio | 220.5 mg/L | 8.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Shaker Heights, Ohio | 188.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Lyndhurst compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lyndhurst | 193.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lyndhurst's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lyndhurst, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — a Cuyahoga County city adjacent to South Euclid and Richmond Heights in the east Cleveland metro — receives its water from the Cleveland Division of Water, drawing from Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County) through the east Cleveland metro distribution.
The hard 193.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 426.5 mg/L are harder than the raw Lake Erie supply would suggest — reflecting that Lyndhurst may draw on a local Silurian dolomite groundwater blend in addition to the Cleveland Lake Erie supply, consistent with other east Cuyahoga communities showing harder water than the Cleveland lakeshore intake (compare Willowick: 195.5 mg/L). The Cleveland-Lyndhurst supply — Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Devonian Ohio Shale (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Lake Erie Great Lakes supply (moderately hard — base supply).
At 193.5 mg/L with TDS 426, Lyndhurst's water is hard. A water softener is recommended to prevent scale buildup. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 7.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Cuyahoga County east Cleveland industrial corridor and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cuyahoga County — AFFF) contribute to Lyndhurst's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Lyndhurst in Cuyahoga County draws from the Cleveland Division of Water on Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County, northeast Ohio) — Lake Erie at Cuyahoga County draws from Devonian Ohio Shale (slightly calcareous) and Silurian dolomite dissolution from the Great Lakes platform — Ohio Cuyahoga County Lake Erie Silurian-Devonian dolomitic watershed produces hard water at 193.5 mg/L with TDS 426.5 mg/L.