Warrensville Heights Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.8 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
189.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.31
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 Warrensville Heights, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Warrensville Heights | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -32% |
| Washing Machine | 9.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -22% |
| Water Heater | 10.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -27% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Warrensville Heights compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Warrensville Heights, Ohio | 116.5 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Maple Heights, Ohio | 213 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Shaker Heights, Ohio | 188.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Bedford, Ohio | 244.5 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| University Heights, Ohio | 220.5 mg/L | 8.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Warrensville Heights compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Warrensville Heights | 116.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Warrensville Heights's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Warrensville Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County — a Cuyahoga County city adjacent to Cleveland Heights and Garfield Heights in the southeast Cleveland metro — receives its water from the Cleveland Division of Water, drawing from Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County) through the Cleveland metro distribution.
The moderately hard 116.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 189.1 mg/L reflect the northeast Ohio Cuyahoga County Lake Erie supply's moderate hardness — consistent with other Cleveland metro communities (Richton Park IL on Lake Michigan: 129 mg/L) as the Great Lakes system accumulates moderate calcareous dissolution from the Silurian dolomite glacial outwash across the eastern Great Lakes watershed. The Lake Erie-Cuyahoga County supply — Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor from glacial outwash drainage), Pleistocene calcareous glacial till (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Devonian Ohio Shale (slightly calcareous — minor contributor).
At 116.5 mg/L, Warrensville Heights' 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 4.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Cuyahoga County Cleveland metro industrial corridor contribute to Warrensville Heights' readings.
Geology & Source: Warrensville Heights in Cuyahoga County draws from the Cleveland Division of Water on Lake Erie (Cuyahoga County, northeast Ohio) — Lake Erie at Cuyahoga County draws from Silurian Niagaran Dolomite (dolomitic) glacial outwash through the northeast Ohio watershed — Ohio Cuyahoga County Lake Erie Silurian-Pleistocene dolomitic supply produces moderately hard water at 116.5 mg/L with TDS 189.1 mg/L.