Struthers Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.2 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
206 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Struthers, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Struthers | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -35% |
| Washing Machine | 9 yrs | 12 yrs | -25% |
| Water Heater | 10.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Struthers compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Struthers, Ohio | 123 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Boardman, Ohio | 143.5 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Youngstown, Ohio | 230.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Austintown, Ohio | 209 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Niles, Ohio | 225 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Struthers compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Struthers | 123 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Struthers's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Struthers, Ohio, in Mahoning County — a Mahoning County city adjacent to Youngstown and Campbell on the Mahoning River in northeast Ohio — receives its water from the Youngstown Water department, drawing from the Mahoning River through the northeast Ohio distribution.
The moderately hard 123 mg/L hardness and TDS of 206 mg/L reflect the Mahoning County supply's moderate Appalachian Plateau character — the Pennsylvanian Sharon Conglomerate and Devonian Onondaga Limestone are slightly calcareous-calcareous formations in the northeast Ohio Appalachian Plateau; the Mahoning River supply at Youngstown is treated to produce moderately hard water throughout the Mahoning Valley distribution (compare Youngstown OH: 120/200 in Mahoning County comparable; Campbell OH: 126/212 in Mahoning County comparable; Struthers consistent moderate from the same Mahoning County Mahoning River Devonian calcareous supply). The Mahoning watershed — Pennsylvanian Sharon Conglomerate (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), Devonian Onondaga Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Mahoning River alluvium (calcareous — minor TDS).
At 123 mg/L with TDS 206, Struthers' water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.7 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review Youngstown Water's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Struthers in Mahoning County draws from the Youngstown Water on the Mahoning River supply (Mahoning County, northeast Ohio) — the Mahoning watershed draws from Pennsylvanian Sharon Conglomerate (slightly calcareous) and Devonian Onondaga Limestone (calcareous) — Ohio Mahoning County Mahoning River Devonian calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 123 mg/L with TDS 206 mg/L.