Mack Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.6 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
656.1 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 Mack, your appliances are currently losing 33% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Mack | 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 Mack compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Mack, Ohio | 250 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Bridgetown, Ohio | 254 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Dent, Ohio | 119.5 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Monfort Heights, Ohio | 168.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| White Oak, Ohio | 128 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Mack compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Mack | 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 Mack's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Mack, Ohio, in Hamilton County — a Hamilton County unincorporated community adjacent to Bridgetown and Colerain Township on the Ohio River in southwest Ohio — receives its water from the Greater Cincinnati Water Works, drawing from the Ohio River through the southwest Ohio metropolitan distribution.
The very hard 250 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 656.1 mg/L reflect the Hamilton County Ohio River supply's very hard calcareous character — the Ordovician Cincinnatian limestone of the Cincinnati Arch and Silurian Niagaran Dolomite are both highly calcareous formations throughout the Ohio River corridor in southwest Ohio (compare Bridgetown OH: 247/648 in Hamilton County comparable; Colerain Township OH: 253/664 in Hamilton County comparable; Mack consistent very hard from the same Hamilton County Cincinnati Water Works Ohio River Ordovician-Silurian calcareous supply). The Ohio River at Hamilton County — Ordovician Cincinnatian limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Ohio River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 250 mg/L with TDS 656, Mack's water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.9 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Hamilton County Cincinnati metro industrial corridor (chemical plants, plastics, DuPont legacy) contributes to Mack's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Mack in Hamilton County draws from the Cincinnati Water Works on the Ohio River (Hamilton County, southwest Ohio) — the Ohio River at Hamilton County drains Ordovician Cincinnatian limestone (calcareous) and Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (highly dolomitic) — Ohio Hamilton County Ohio River Ordovician-Silurian calcareous supply produces very hard water at 250 mg/L with TDS 656.1 mg/L.