Middleburg Heights Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.9 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
193 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.31
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 Middleburg Heights, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Middleburg Heights | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -33% |
| Washing Machine | 9.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -23% |
| Water Heater | 10.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -27% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Middleburg Heights compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Middleburg Heights, Ohio | 118 mg/L | 4.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Brook Park, Ohio | 177 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Berea, Ohio | 101 mg/L | 3.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Strongsville, Ohio | 122 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Parma Heights, Ohio | 164.5 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Middleburg Heights compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Middleburg Heights | 118 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Middleburg Heights's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Middleburg Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — a Cuyahoga County city adjacent to Strongsville and Berea in the southwest Cleveland suburb — receives its municipal water from the Cleveland Division of Water, drawing from Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County) through the Cleveland metro water treatment system.
The moderately hard 118 mg/L hardness and TDS of 193 mg/L are consistent with the Cleveland Division of Water service zone (Streetsboro: 120 mg/L; Berea: ~115 mg/L) — reflecting the Lake Erie western basin supply's moderate Silurian Dolomite character. The Cleveland Division of Water draws from Lake Erie — the lake is underlain by Silurian Lockport Dolomite (northeast Ohio's dominant carbonate platform — primary hardness contributor), Devonian Berea Sandstone (slightly calcareous), and Devonian Columbus Limestone (calcareous). The Niagara Group carbonate dissolution into Lake Erie produces the moderately hard northeast Ohio supply.
At 118 mg/L, Middleburg Heights' water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Cuyahoga County southwest Cleveland industrial corridor and the Lake Erie Ohio shore PFAS background from the northeast Ohio industrial complex contribute to Middleburg Heights' readings.
Geology & Source: Middleburg Heights in Cuyahoga County draws from the Cleveland Division of Water on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County, north Ohio) — the Cuyahoga drains the Ohio Till Plain (Silurian Lockport Dolomite, Devonian Berea Sandstone — moderately calcareous) — Ohio Cuyahoga County Cuyahoga River-Lake Erie carbonate watershed produces moderately hard water at 118 mg/L with TDS 193 mg/L in this Cuyahoga County Ohio city.