Solon Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.4 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
565.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.61
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 Solon, your appliances are currently losing 31% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Solon | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -76% |
| Washing Machine | 5.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -58% |
| Water Heater | 6.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -57% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Solon compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Solon, Ohio | 229 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Twinsburg, Ohio | 203.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Bedford, Ohio | 244.5 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Warrensville Heights, Ohio | 116.5 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Aurora, Ohio | 207.5 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Solon compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Solon | 229 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Solon's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Solon, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County southeast of Cleveland — one of Greater Cleveland's most prosperous suburbs, consistently ranked among Ohio's best places to live for its schools and quality of life — receives its municipal water from the City of Solon Water Division or Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District water supply, drawing from the Chagrin River corridor or from the Cuyahoga County regional water authority system. Solon's southeastern Cuyahoga County position places it in the Chagrin River watershed service zone.
The very hard 229 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 565.7 mg/L are substantially harder than Glenville's Lake Erie supply (164.5 mg/L) in the same county, reflecting the Chagrin River's intense Devonian carbonate character. The Chagrin River drains the Devonian Ohio Columbus Limestone and Berea Sandstone of the northeastern Ohio carbonate platform — ancient Devonian marine limestone and calcareous sandstone with massive spring-fed carbonate baseflow sustaining the river through dry seasons. The Chagrin is notably spring-dependent, meaning river flow is predominantly groundwater from the carbonate aquifer rather than surface runoff, concentrating the carbonate mineral load in the supply. This produces a significantly harder supply than the diluted Lake Erie water that serves Cleveland proper.
At 229 mg/L, Solon residents face very hard water requiring aggressive household mineral management despite the community's prosperity. Scale builds rapidly in kettles and coffee machines within weeks, dishwashers require water softener or rinse aid treatment, and bathroom fixtures need regular acidic cleaning. Descaling appliances every four to six weeks is the practical schedule. A whole-house water softener is strongly recommended for Solon homes. The PFAS level of 9.0 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis filter — southeast Cuyahoga County's industrial legacy and proximity to the Chagrin River corridor's historical contamination sites contribute substantially to Solon's PFAS profile.
Geology & Source: Solon in Cuyahoga County draws from the Chagrin River or Cuyahoga County water system — the Chagrin River drains the Devonian Ohio Columbus Limestone and Berea Sandstone of the northeast Ohio carbonate platform with spring-fed calcareous baseflow — intensive Devonian limestone carbonate river baseflow produces very hard water at 229 mg/L with TDS 566 mg/L in this Cleveland suburb.