Cedar Hills Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.8 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
592.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.63
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 Cedar Hills, your appliances are currently losing 32% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cedar Hills | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -79% |
| Washing Machine | 4.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -60% |
| Water Heater | 6.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -59% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cedar Hills compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cedar Hills, Utah | 237 mg/L | 3.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Highland, Utah | 292 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Alpine, Utah | 294 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| American Fork, Utah | 179.5 mg/L | 2.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Pleasant Grove, Utah | 197.5 mg/L | 2.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Cedar Hills compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cedar Hills | 237 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cedar Hills's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cedar Hills, Utah, in Utah County — a Utah County city adjacent to American Fork and Alpine at the north end of Utah Valley on the Wasatch Front — receives its water from the Cedar Hills Water Department, drawing from the Alpine/Lone Peak watershed and local wells through the north Utah Valley distribution.
The very hard 237 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 592.1 mg/L reflect the Utah County north Wasatch supply's very hard calcareous character — the Precambrian Lone Peak Pluton provides insoluble dilution, while the Cambrian Tintic Formation contributes calcareous mineral content; the Utah Valley groundwater also concentrates evaporitic mineral content from the ancient Lake Bonneville lakebed sediments (compare American Fork UT: 233/582 in Utah County comparable; Alpine UT: 240/602 in Utah County comparable; Cedar Hills consistent very hard from the same Utah County Alpine watershed Wasatch Front calcareous supply). The North Utah Valley supply — Precambrian Lone Peak Pluton (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Tintic Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Lake Bonneville sediment (evaporitic — TDS contributor).
At 237 mg/L with TDS 592, Cedar Hills' water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The PFAS level of 3.1 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the Cedar Hills Water Department's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Cedar Hills in Utah County draws from the Cedar Hills Water on the Alpine/Lone Peak watershed (Utah County, north Utah Valley) — the Wasatch Front at north Utah Valley draws from Precambrian Lone Peak Pluton (insoluble) and Cambrian Tintic Formation (calcareous) — Utah Utah County Alpine watershed Wasatch Front calcareous supply produces very hard water at 237 mg/L with TDS 592.1 mg/L.