Canyon Rim Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.9 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
533 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.59
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 Canyon Rim, your appliances are currently losing 29% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Canyon Rim | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -73% |
| Washing Machine | 5.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -54% |
| Water Heater | 6.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -55% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Canyon Rim compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Canyon Rim, Utah | 220 mg/L | 2.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| East Millcreek, Utah | 165 mg/L | 2.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Holladay, Utah | 300.5 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Millcreek, Utah | 281.5 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| South Salt Lake, Utah | 349 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Canyon Rim compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Canyon Rim | 220 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Canyon Rim's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Canyon Rim, Utah, in Salt Lake County — a Salt Lake County community adjacent to Millcreek and Sugar House in the east Salt Lake Valley foothills — receives its water from the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities, drawing from the Little and Big Cottonwood Creek watersheds through the north Utah distribution.
The very hard 220 mg/L hardness and TDS of 533 mg/L reflect the Salt Lake County supply's very hard Wasatch Front calcareous character — the Precambrian Uinta Mountain Quartzite provides insoluble dilution, while the Mississippian Great Blue Limestone contributes calcareous mineral content; Canyon Rim's proximity to the Wasatch foothills means its distribution zone receives a slightly higher proportion of groundwater contributing harder mineral content relative to the softer Cottonwood Canyon snowmelt (compare Millcreek UT: 216/522 in Salt Lake County comparable; Sugar House UT: 224/544 in Salt Lake County comparable; Canyon Rim consistent very hard from the same Salt Lake County Cottonwood Canyon Wasatch Front calcareous supply). The Cottonwood Canyon supply — Precambrian Uinta Mountain Quartzite (insoluble — primary dilutant), Mississippian Great Blue Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Lake Bonneville sediment (evaporitic — TDS contributor).
At 220 mg/L with TDS 533, Canyon Rim's water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The PFAS level of 2.9 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review Salt Lake City Public Utilities' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Canyon Rim in Salt Lake County draws from the Salt Lake City Public Utilities on the Little Cottonwood/Big Cottonwood watersheds (Salt Lake County, north Utah) — the Wasatch Range at Salt Lake County draws from Precambrian Uinta Mountain Quartzite (insoluble) and Mississippian Great Blue Limestone (calcareous) — Utah Salt Lake County Cottonwood Canyon Wasatch Front calcareous supply produces very hard water at 220 mg/L with TDS 533 mg/L.