Glenpool Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
19.3 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
816.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.88
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 Glenpool, your appliances are currently losing 44% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Glenpool | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Glenpool compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Glenpool, Oklahoma | 330 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Jenks, Oklahoma | 256 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Sapulpa, Oklahoma | 371.5 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Bixby, Oklahoma | 125 mg/L | 3.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Tulsa, Oklahoma | 175 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Glenpool compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Glenpool | 330 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Glenpool's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Glenpool, Oklahoma, in Tulsa County — a Tulsa County city adjacent to Tulsa and Bixby in northeast Oklahoma — receives its water from the City of Glenpool Water, drawing from the Arkansas River or Oologah Lake reservoir (Tulsa County) through the northeast Oklahoma distribution.
The extremely hard 330 mg/L hardness and TDS of 816.3 mg/L make Glenpool one of the hardest water cities in this dataset — reflecting the northeast Oklahoma Ozark Plateau's Pennsylvanian and Mississippian highly calcareous limestone and dolomite formations that dominate the Arkansas River watershed, compounded by the semi-arid Oklahoma evaporative concentration producing extreme TDS typical of the northeast Oklahoma oil belt communities. The Arkansas River-Oologah watershed at Tulsa County — Pennsylvanian Desmoinesian limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor from Ozark Plateau), Mississippian Boone Chert (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Arkansas River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 330 mg/L with TDS 816, Glenpool's water is extremely hard. A water softener is essential to prevent severe scale damage. A reverse osmosis system is required for drinking water. The PFAS level of 5.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Tulsa County northeast Oklahoma oil industry corridor contribute to Glenpool's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Glenpool in Tulsa County draws from the City of Glenpool Water on the Arkansas River or Oologah Lake reservoir (Tulsa County, northeast Oklahoma) — the Arkansas-Oologah watershed at Tulsa County drains Pennsylvanian Desmoinesian limestone (highly calcareous) and Mississippian Boone Chert (calcareous) — Oklahoma Tulsa County Arkansas-Oologah Pennsylvanian-Mississippian calcareous supply produces extremely hard water at 330 mg/L with TDS 816.3 mg/L.