Valley Falls Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
2.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
72 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.10
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 Valley Falls, your appliances are currently losing 5% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Valley Falls | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -1% |
| Washing Machine | 12.2 yrs | 12 yrs | — |
| Water Heater | 14.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -6% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Valley Falls compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Valley Falls, Rhode Island | 37.5 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Central Falls, Rhode Island | 65.5 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Pawtucket, Rhode Island | 64.5 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Lincoln, Rhode Island | 68 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Cumberland, Rhode Island | 75 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Valley Falls compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Valley Falls | 37.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Valley Falls's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Valley Falls, Rhode Island, in Providence County — a Providence County census-designated place adjacent to Central Falls and Cumberland on the Blackstone River in north Rhode Island — receives its water from the Blackstone Valley Water Authority or Providence Water, drawing from Blackstone River reservoirs through the north Rhode Island distribution.
The very soft 37.5 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 72 mg/L reflect the Providence County Blackstone supply's very soft character — the Precambrian Grenville Province gneiss is highly insoluble and dominates the central Massachusetts-Rhode Island watershed, contributing negligible dissolved minerals to the pristine New England bedrock runoff (compare Central Falls RI: 36/69 in Providence County comparable; Cumberland RI: 39/75 in Providence County comparable; Valley Falls consistent very soft from the same Providence County Blackstone River Precambrian supply). The Blackstone watershed — Precambrian Grenville Province gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Wepawaug Formation (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary glacial till (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 37.5 mg/L with TDS 72, Valley Falls' water is very soft — virtually no scale buildup. Soft water can be gently corrosive — check for copper staining in older plumbing. The PFAS level of 6.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Providence County Blackstone Valley industrial heritage (textile mills, Superfund sites) contributes to Valley Falls' elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Valley Falls in Providence County draws from the Blackstone Valley Water on the Blackstone River reservoir (Providence County, north Rhode Island) — the Blackstone watershed at Providence County drains Precambrian Grenville Province gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Wepawaug Formation (insoluble) — Rhode Island Providence County Blackstone River Precambrian supply produces very soft water at 37.5 mg/L with TDS 72 mg/L.