Millington Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
220.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Millington, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Millington | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -34% |
| Washing Machine | 9.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -24% |
| Water Heater | 10.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Millington compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Millington, Tennessee | 122 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Ellendale, Tennessee | 85.5 mg/L | 3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | 173.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Lakeland, Tennessee | 181 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Cordova, Tennessee | 89.5 mg/L | 3.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Millington compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Millington | 122 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Millington's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Millington, Tennessee, in Shelby County — a Shelby County city adjacent to Memphis and Bartlett near Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Memphis — receives its water from the City of Millington Water Department, drawing from the Memphis Sand Aquifer through the west Tennessee distribution.
The moderately hard 122 mg/L hardness and TDS of 220.4 mg/L reflect the Shelby County Memphis Sand supply's moderate character — the Eocene Memphis Sand Formation is a quartz sand aquifer with slight calcareous content from interbedded calcareous layers, and the Cretaceous McNairy Sand below provides insoluble dilution (compare Memphis TN: 119/213 in Shelby County comparable; Bartlett TN: 124/226 in Shelby County comparable; Millington consistent moderate from the same Shelby County Memphis Sand Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Memphis Sand Aquifer — Eocene Memphis Sand Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Cretaceous McNairy Sand (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary Mississippi River alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 122 mg/L with TDS 220, Millington's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.2 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the City of Millington's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Millington in Shelby County draws from the Millington Water on the Memphis Sand Aquifer (Shelby County, west Tennessee) — the Shelby County aquifer draws from Eocene Memphis Sand Formation (slightly calcareous) and Cretaceous McNairy Sand (insoluble) — Tennessee Shelby County Memphis Sand Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 122 mg/L with TDS 220.4 mg/L.