Maumee Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.6 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
584.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.62
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 Maumee, your appliances are currently losing 31% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Maumee | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -78% |
| Washing Machine | 5 yrs | 12 yrs | -58% |
| Water Heater | 6.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -58% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Maumee compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Maumee, Ohio | 233.5 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Perrysburg, Ohio | 185 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Toledo, Ohio | 171.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Sylvania, Ohio | 142.5 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Oregon, Ohio | 136.5 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Maumee compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Maumee | 233.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Maumee's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Maumee, Ohio, in Lucas County — a Lucas County city adjacent to Perrysburg and Toledo on the Maumee River at the south Toledo metro — receives its water from the Toledo Division of Water, drawing from the Maumee River (Lucas County) through the northwest Ohio Toledo metro distribution.
The very hard 233.5 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 584.6 mg/L reflect the northwest Ohio Lucas County Maumee River supply's very hard dolomitic-calcareous character — consistent with other Toledo metro Maumee River communities (Perrysburg: ~232 mg/L; Toledo: ~234 mg/L). The Maumee River at Lucas County drains — Silurian Lockport Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor from the Great Lakes dolomite plain), Devonian Dundee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary calcareous glacial till from the Silurian-Devonian carbonate bedrock.
At 233.5 mg/L with TDS 584, Maumee'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 9.2 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Lucas County northwest Ohio industrial corridor and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Greene County — AFFF) contribute to Maumee's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Maumee in Lucas County draws from the Toledo Division of Water on the Maumee River (Lucas County, northwest Ohio) — the Maumee at Lucas County drains the Ohio Till Plains (Silurian Lockport Dolomite — dolomitic, Devonian Dundee Limestone — calcareous) through calcareous glacial till — Ohio Lucas County Maumee River Silurian-Devonian dolomitic calcareous watershed produces very hard water at 233.5 mg/L with TDS 584.6 mg/L.