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Aloha Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

68.5mg/L
Moderately Hard

4 grains per gallon

Source

reservoir

pH Level

7.6

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.006 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

151.1 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.18

energy & soap waste

Source: USGS Water Quality Portal · Updated 2026

68.5mg/L as CaCO₃Moderately Hard

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 Aloha, your appliances are currently losing 9% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

ApplianceIn AlohaSoft Water CityEfficiency Loss
Kettle
7.3 yrs
8.5 yrs-14%
Washing Machine
11.1 yrs
12 yrs-8%
Water Heater
12.9 yrs
15 yrs-14%
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Regional Water Comparison

How Aloha compares to its nearest neighbours

CityHardnessPFAS (ppt)RiskSource
Aloha, Oregon68.5 mg/L2.1 ppt🟡 Moderately Hardreservoir
Bethany, Oregon71.5 mg/L2.2 ppt🟡 Moderately Hardreservoir
Beaverton, Oregon57 mg/L1.9 ppt🟢 Softreservoir
Cedar Mill, Oregon55 mg/L1.9 ppt🟢 Softreservoir
Tigard, Oregon38.5 mg/L1.6 ppt🟢 Softreservoir

National Benchmark

How Aloha compares to the USA average

BenchmarkHardnessAppliance Risk
Aloha68.5 mg/L🟡 Low
USA National Avg150 mg/L🟠 Moderate
Badger Top Rated8.5 mg/L🟢 None

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What Makes Aloha's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: ReservoirTDS: 151.1 mg/LpH: 7.6

Aloha, Oregon, an unincorporated community in Washington County west of Beaverton — a major Portland western suburban community, one of the largest unincorporated communities in Oregon, known for a diverse working-class and middle-class community with large Hispanic-American, Vietnamese-American, and Pacific Islander populations — draws its municipal water supply from the Tualatin River (Hagg Lake Reservoir) via the Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD). Water hardness in Aloha measures 68.5 mg/L — classified as moderately soft.

Aloha's moderate softness — slightly harder than neighboring Tigard (38.5 mg/L) — reflects the TVWD supply characteristics in the Washington County western suburban zone. The Tualatin Valley Water District serves the Washington County suburban corridor (Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Aloha) on the same Hagg Lake–Tualatin River supply. The TVWD transmission and distribution infrastructure in the Aloha zone — a less modern section of the TVWD system than some of the newer Hillsboro tech corridor mains — contributes moderate additional mineral accumulation, producing the moderate 68.5 mg/L — still very soft relative to most US communities but slightly harder than the Tigard–Portland zones.

With hardness at 68.5 mg/L, Aloha residents enjoy moderately soft water. Tualatin Valley Water District consistently delivers water meeting all Oregon DEQ and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.

Geology & Source: Surface water from the Tualatin River (Hagg Lake Reservoir) via the Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) — the Washington County Tualatin Valley Oregon Coast Range (Eocene Tillamook Volcanics and the Tualatin Mountains basalt) watershed; moderately soft supply at 68.5 mg/L — reflecting the Tualatin Valley Oregon volcanic watershed's calcium-poor terrain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aloha's water safe to drink?
Yes. Aloha's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is 68.5 mg/L (Moderately Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.
Do I need a water softener in Aloha?
Aloha's water is moderately hard at 68.5 mg/L. A water softener is generally not necessary, though a carbon filter can improve taste and remove any remaining chlorine.
How does Aloha compare to the USA average?
The USA national average is 150 mg/L. Aloha at 68.5 mg/L is 81 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Badger at just 8.5 mg/L.
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