Arlington Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
175.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.28
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 Arlington, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Arlington | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -28% |
| Washing Machine | 9.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -19% |
| Water Heater | 11.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -24% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Arlington compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Arlington, Tennessee | 105 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Lakeland, Tennessee | 181 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Ellendale, Tennessee | 85.5 mg/L | 3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Cordova, Tennessee | 89.5 mg/L | 3.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | 173.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Arlington compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Arlington | 105 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Arlington's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Arlington, Tennessee, in Shelby County — a Shelby County town adjacent to Bartlett and Lakeland on the Wolf River corridor in west Tennessee — receives its water from the Town of Arlington Water Department or regional Shelby County utilities, drawing from the Wolf River watershed and Memphis area water system through the west Tennessee distribution.
The moderately hard 105 mg/L hardness and TDS of 175.4 mg/L reflect the Shelby County Wolf River supply's moderate character — the Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation is primarily insoluble sand, while the Eocene Memphis Sand aquifer has modest dissolved mineral content from the West Tennessee Coastal Plain sediments (compare Bartlett TN: 102/169 in Shelby County comparable; Lakeland TN: 108/181 in Shelby County comparable; Arlington consistent moderate from the same Shelby County Wolf River Cretaceous-Eocene supply). The Wolf River watershed — Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Eocene Memphis Sand (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary Coastal Plain loess (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 105 mg/L with TDS 175, Arlington's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup over time. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 3.7 ppt is moderate and well-managed. Review the Town of Arlington's annual water quality report for the latest contaminant monitoring data.
Geology & Source: Arlington in Shelby County draws from the Arlington Water on the Wolf River (Shelby County, west Tennessee) — the Wolf River watershed at Shelby County drains Cretaceous Tuscaloosa Formation (insoluble) and Eocene Memphis Sand (insoluble) — Tennessee Shelby County Wolf River Cretaceous-Eocene supply produces moderately hard water at 105 mg/L with TDS 175.4 mg/L.