Wickliffe Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.5 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
379.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.48
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 Wickliffe, your appliances are currently losing 24% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Wickliffe | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -58% |
| Washing Machine | 6.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -43% |
| Water Heater | 8.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -44% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Wickliffe compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wickliffe, Ohio | 180.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Willowick, Ohio | 195.5 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Eastlake, Ohio | 136.5 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
| Willoughby, Ohio | 191.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Euclid, Ohio | 173 mg/L | 6.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How Wickliffe compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wickliffe | 180.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Wickliffe's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Wickliffe, Ohio, in Lake County — a Lake County city adjacent to Willoughby and Euclid on the Lake Erie shoreline in northeast Ohio — receives its water from the Lake County Water system, drawing from Lake Erie or the Grand River (Lake County) through the northeast Ohio distribution.
The hard 180.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 379.7 mg/L reflect the northeast Ohio Lake County Lake Erie supply's hard calcareous character — the Silurian Salina Formation evaporitic and Devonian Onondaga Limestone contacts produce hard water typical of the Lake Erie shoreline communities in northeast Ohio (compare Bedford OH: 197/492 in Cuyahoga County on the Cleveland Water supply harder; Wickliffe softer from the Lake County Grand River dilution). The Lake Erie at Lake County — Silurian Salina Formation (evaporitic — primary TDS contributor), Devonian Onondaga Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Lake Erie glacial drift (calcareous — secondary contributor).
At 180.5 mg/L with TDS 380, Wickliffe's water is 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 7.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Lake County northeast Ohio industrial corridor contribute to Wickliffe's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Wickliffe in Lake County draws from the Lake County Water on the Lake Erie or Grand River (Lake County, northeast Ohio) — Lake Erie at Lake County is developed in Silurian Salina Formation (evaporitic) and Devonian Onondaga Limestone (calcareous) — Ohio Lake County Lake Erie Silurian-Devonian calcareous supply produces hard water at 180.5 mg/L with TDS 379.7 mg/L.