Richmond Heights Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.1 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
200.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.32
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 Richmond Heights, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Richmond Heights | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -34% |
| Washing Machine | 9.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -24% |
| Water Heater | 10.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -28% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Richmond Heights compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Richmond Heights, Ohio | 121 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| South Euclid, Ohio | 235.5 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Lyndhurst, Ohio | 193.5 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Euclid, Ohio | 173 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Cleveland Heights, Ohio | 164 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Richmond Heights compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Richmond Heights | 121 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Richmond Heights's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Richmond Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — a Cuyahoga County city adjacent to South Euclid and Lyndhurst in the east Cleveland suburbs — receives its water from the Cleveland Water department, drawing from Lake Erie through the northeast Ohio distribution.
The moderately hard 121 mg/L hardness and TDS of 200.8 mg/L reflect the Cuyahoga County supply's moderate Lake Erie character — the Devonian Berea Sandstone and Silurian Clinton Formation are slightly calcareous-calcareous formations in the Lake Erie basin; Cleveland's Lake Erie supply is treated to produce consistent moderately hard water throughout the east Cuyahoga County suburbs (compare South Euclid OH: 118/194 in Cuyahoga County comparable; Lyndhurst OH: 124/208 in Cuyahoga County comparable; Richmond Heights consistent moderate from the same Cuyahoga County Lake Erie Devonian supply). The Lake Erie supply — Devonian Berea Sandstone (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), Silurian Clinton Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Lake Erie glaciolacustrine sediment (calcareous — minor TDS).
At 121 mg/L with TDS 201, Richmond Heights' water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.6 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review Cleveland Water's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Richmond Heights in Cuyahoga County draws from the Cleveland Water on the Lake Erie supply (Cuyahoga County, northeast Ohio) — Lake Erie at Cuyahoga County draws from Devonian Berea Sandstone (slightly calcareous) and Silurian Clinton Formation (calcareous) — Ohio Cuyahoga County Lake Erie Devonian supply produces moderately hard water at 121 mg/L with TDS 200.8 mg/L.