Bluffdale Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.8 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
351.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.45
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 Bluffdale, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bluffdale | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -52% |
| Washing Machine | 7.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -38% |
| Water Heater | 8.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -41% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bluffdale compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bluffdale, Utah | 167.5 mg/L | 2.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Riverton, Utah | 254 mg/L | 3.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| South Jordan, Utah | 349.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| South Jordan Heights, Utah | 349 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Draper, Utah | 347.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Bluffdale compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bluffdale | 167.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bluffdale's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bluffdale, Utah, in Salt Lake County — a Salt Lake County city adjacent to Riverton and South Jordan at the southern end of the Salt Lake Valley — receives its water from the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, drawing from the Jordan River and Wasatch Front supply through the north-central Utah distribution.
The hard 167.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 351.1 mg/L reflect the Salt Lake County Wasatch Front supply's hard calcareous character — the Permian Park City Formation and Jurassic Morrison Formation contribute calcareous mineral content from the Wasatch Range, and Jordan Valley groundwater concentrates dissolved minerals from the ancient Lake Bonneville lakebed sediments (compare Riverton UT: 164/344 in Salt Lake County comparable; South Jordan UT: 170/358 in Salt Lake County comparable; Bluffdale consistent hard from the same Salt Lake County Jordan River Wasatch Front calcareous supply). The Wasatch Front supply — Permian Park City Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Jurassic Morrison Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Lake Bonneville sediment (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 167.5 mg/L with TDS 351, Bluffdale's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 2.1 ppt is very low — an excellent result for the Salt Lake metro. Review Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District's annual report.
Geology & Source: Bluffdale in Salt Lake County draws from the Jordan Valley Water on the Jordan River supply (Salt Lake County, north-central Utah) — the Wasatch Front supply draws from Permian Park City Formation (calcareous) and Jurassic Morrison Formation (slightly calcareous) — Utah Salt Lake County Jordan River Wasatch Front calcareous supply produces hard water at 167.5 mg/L with TDS 351.1 mg/L.