Reynoldsburg Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.3 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
636 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.65
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 Reynoldsburg, your appliances are currently losing 33% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Reynoldsburg | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -63% |
| Water Heater | 5.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -61% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Reynoldsburg compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Reynoldsburg, Ohio | 245.5 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Whitehall, Ohio | 130 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Pickerington, Ohio | 170.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Gahanna, Ohio | 135.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Bexley, Ohio | 218 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Reynoldsburg compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Reynoldsburg | 245.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Reynoldsburg's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, in Franklin County east of Columbus — a major east Columbus Franklin County suburban community, historically known as the 'Birthplace of the Tomato' (Reynoldsburg is recognized as the birthplace of the modern American tomato — Alexander W. Livingston, a seed merchant who lived in Reynoldsburg, developed and commercialized the first smooth tomato varieties in the 1870s, transforming the American tomato industry), a rapidly growing east Columbus suburban community in the I-70 east corridor, and a diverse Franklin County community — draws its municipal water supply from the Columbus Division of Water via the City of Reynoldsburg Water Division (Columbus water system interconnect). Water hardness in Reynoldsburg measures 245.5 mg/L — classified as very hard.
Reynoldsburg's very hard supply reflects the east Columbus Franklin County Devonian carbonate geology and Columbus water system distribution. The Columbus Division of Water draws from the Scioto River (which drains the central Ohio Devonian Plateau): the Devonian Columbus Limestone (highly calcareous bioclastic limestone — the primary Devonian carbonate of central Ohio); the Devonian Delaware Limestone (calcareous marine limestone of the Ohio Devonian Platform); and the Wisconsin Age calcareous Lake Erie Lobe till deposits. Columbus water treatment with distribution to Reynoldsburg produces the very hard 245.5 mg/L.
At 245.5 mg/L, Reynoldsburg residents face severe hard water challenges. Weekly descaling and appliance protection measures are strongly recommended. Columbus Division of Water consistently delivers water meeting all Ohio EPA and federal EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Columbus Aquifer (Devonian Columbus Limestone) and Columbus Division of Water supply via the City of Reynoldsburg Water Division — the Franklin County east Columbus suburban Ohio (Devonian Columbus and Delaware Limestone — the highly calcareous east Ohio Devonian carbonate; Wisconsin Age calcareous Lake Erie Lobe glacial till of the Columbus Plateau); very hard supply at 245.5 mg/L — reflecting the Devonian calcareous limestone geology.