Morristown Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
412.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.49
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 Morristown, your appliances are currently losing 25% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Morristown | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -59% |
| Washing Machine | 6.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -43% |
| Water Heater | 8.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -45% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Morristown compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Morristown, Tennessee | 184 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Sevierville, Tennessee | 227.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Greeneville, Tennessee | 119 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Knoxville, Tennessee | 169 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Kingsport, Tennessee | 153.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Morristown compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Morristown | 184 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Morristown's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Morristown, Tennessee, the Hamblen County seat — a major northeast Tennessee Appalachian Valley manufacturing city (Morristown is the Hamblen County seat — one of the most important manufacturing cities in northeast Tennessee; Morristown is known as a center of light manufacturing and industrial activity in the Upper East Tennessee region — home of significant Appalachian Valley manufacturing facilities), home of the Crockett Tavern Museum (a reconstruction of the boyhood home of Davy Crockett — the famous frontiersman and Tennessee congressman was born near Morristown), a diverse Hamblen County community with a significant Hispanic-American, working-class manufacturing, and Appalachian heritage population, home of Walters State Community College (a significant northeast Tennessee community college), adjacent to Jefferson City and Newport in the northeast Tennessee Nolichucky River corridor, and one of northeast Tennessee's most important industrial communities — draws its municipal water supply from Cherokee Lake via the City of Morristown Water Division. Water hardness in Morristown measures 184 mg/L — classified as hard.
Morristown's hard supply reflects the northeast Tennessee Appalachian Valley Ordovician dolomite karst's calcareous character. The Cherokee Lake (Holston River watershed) drains the Ordovician Knox Dolomite (calcareous dolomite karst). City of Morristown applies limited softening, producing the hard 184 mg/L.
At 184 mg/L, Morristown residents face regular hard water challenges. Monthly descaling and water softeners are recommended. City of Morristown Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Tennessee TDEC and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: River supply from the Cherokee Lake (Holston River watershed) via the City of Morristown Water Division — the Hamblen County northeast Tennessee Appalachian Valley Morristown corridor (Ordovician calcareous Knox Dolomite and Cambrian calcareous Rome Formation — the calcareous northeast Tennessee Appalachian Valley dolomite–limestone karst; limited softening); hard supply at 184 mg/L in Hamblen County.