Streetsboro Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
198.4 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 Streetsboro, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Streetsboro | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -34% |
| Washing Machine | 9.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -23% |
| Water Heater | 10.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -28% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Streetsboro compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Streetsboro, Ohio | 120 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Aurora, Ohio | 207.5 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Kent, Ohio | 232.5 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Hudson, Ohio | 147.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Twinsburg, Ohio | 203.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Streetsboro compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Streetsboro | 120 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Streetsboro's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Streetsboro, Ohio, in Portage County — a Portage County city adjacent to Kent and Aurora between Akron and Cleveland in northeast Ohio — receives its municipal water from the Streetsboro Water Division, drawing from the Cuyahoga River (Portage County) or from the Akron Regional Water system through the Streetsboro distribution.
The moderately hard 120 mg/L hardness and TDS of 198.4 mg/L reflect the upper Cuyahoga River's moderate carbonate character — softer than the Lake Erie-fed Cleveland west suburbs (Fairview Park: 189 mg/L) due to the Cuyahoga headwaters having less accumulated carbonate loading than the open Lake Erie basin. The Cuyahoga River at Portage County drains the Ohio Till Plain — Silurian Lockport Dolomite beneath the outwash, Devonian Columbus Limestone, and calcareous Pleistocene Erie Lobe outwash (glacially ground dolomite and limestone — moderately calcareous).
At 120 mg/L, Streetsboro's 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 4.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Portage County northeast Ohio manufacturing corridor and the Ohio PFAS background from the industrial Northeast Ohio complex contribute to Streetsboro's readings.
Geology & Source: Streetsboro in Portage County draws from the Streetsboro Water Division on the Cuyahoga River (Portage County, northeast Ohio) — the Cuyahoga at Portage County drains the Ohio Till Plain (Silurian Lockport Dolomite, Devonian Columbus Limestone, Pleistocene Erie Lobe outwash — moderately calcareous) — Ohio Portage County Cuyahoga River glacial carbonate watershed produces moderately hard water at 120 mg/L with TDS 198.4 mg/L.