Macedonia Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.5 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
437.3 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 Macedonia, your appliances are currently losing 26% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Macedonia | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -64% |
| Washing Machine | 6.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -48% |
| Water Heater | 7.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -49% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Macedonia compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Macedonia, Ohio | 196.5 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Twinsburg, Ohio | 203.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Bedford, Ohio | 244.5 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Hudson, Ohio | 147.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Solon, Ohio | 229 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Macedonia compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Macedonia | 196.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Macedonia's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Macedonia, Ohio, in Summit County — a Summit County city adjacent to Northfield and Twinsburg in northeast Ohio — receives its water from the Akron Water Department or regional utility, drawing from the Cuyahoga River system through the northeast Ohio distribution.
The hard 196.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 437.3 mg/L reflect the Summit County Cuyahoga supply's hard calcareous character — the Ordovician Cincinnatian limestone and Silurian Niagaran Dolomite produce consistently hard water throughout the Cuyahoga River watershed in northeast Ohio (compare Northfield OH: 193/430 in Summit County comparable; Twinsburg OH: 200/444 in Summit County comparable; Macedonia consistent hard from the same Summit County Cuyahoga River Ordovician-Silurian calcareous supply). The Cuyahoga watershed at Summit County — Ordovician Cincinnatian limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic — secondary contributor), and Quaternary glacial till (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 196.5 mg/L with TDS 437, Macedonia's water is hard — scale builds notably in water heaters and appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Summit County northeast Ohio industrial (rubber, plastics, aerospace) and military legacy contributes to Macedonia's elevated PFAS readings. Review Akron Water's annual water quality report for the latest data.
Geology & Source: Macedonia in Summit County draws from the Akron Water on the Cuyahoga River (Summit County, northeast Ohio) — the Cuyahoga watershed at Summit County drains Ordovician Cincinnatian limestone (calcareous) and Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic) — Ohio Summit County Cuyahoga River Ordovician-Silurian calcareous supply produces hard water at 196.5 mg/L with TDS 437.3 mg/L.