Central Point Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
123.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.16
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 Central Point, your appliances are currently losing 8% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Central Point | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -9% |
| Washing Machine | 11.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -5% |
| Water Heater | 13.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -12% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Central Point compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Central Point, Oregon | 59 mg/L | 1.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Medford, Oregon | 92 mg/L | 2.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Ashland, Oregon | 94.5 mg/L | 2.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Grants Pass, Oregon | 65 mg/L | 2.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Roseburg, Oregon | 51 mg/L | 1.8 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Central Point compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Central Point | 59 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Central Point's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Central Point, Oregon, in Jackson County — a Jackson County city adjacent to Medford and Jacksonville in the Rogue River Valley of southern Oregon — receives its municipal water from the Medford Water Commission or the Rogue Valley water system, drawing from Big Butte Springs (Big Butte Creek, Jackson County) or the Rogue River through the Medford Water Commission supply.
The soft 59 mg/L hardness and TDS of 123.6 mg/L reflect the southern Oregon Cascades volcanic-spring supply. Big Butte Springs is one of the largest springs in Oregon, issuing from the High Cascades volcanic aquifer — developed in Miocene High Cascades basalt and andesite (insoluble volcanic rock). The Rogue River also drains the Klamath Mountains (Jurassic ultramafic terrane — insoluble). The predominance of insoluble volcanic and metamorphic rock in the Rogue Valley watershed produces the soft water characteristic of southern Oregon supplies.
At 59 mg/L, Central Point's water is soft — essentially no scale forms, soap lathers abundantly, and appliances maintain good efficiency. Annual descaling is sufficient. The PFAS level of 1.9 ppt is very low — among the lowest for Pacific Northwest communities, reflecting the relatively pristine Cascade Mountain watershed of the Rogue Valley.
Geology & Source: Central Point in Jackson County draws from the Rogue River Valley supply (Big Butte Creek system or Rogue River, Jackson County) — the Rogue drains the Cascade Range (Miocene High Cascades basalt-andesite, Jurassic Klamath Mountains terrane) — Oregon Southern Cascades volcanic-Klamath crystalline watershed produces soft water at 59 mg/L with TDS 123.6 mg/L in this Jackson County Oregon city.