How does Clearfield's water compare to the national average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Clearfield (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L softer than average.

Clearfield Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

hard

~120–179 mg/L

Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

mixed

pH Level

8.5

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.005 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

688.6 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.40

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

hard~120–179 mg/LHard · est.

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 Clearfield, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Clearfield	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	6.8 yrs	8.5 yrs	-20%
Washing Machine	9.6 yrs	12 yrs	-20%
Water Heater	12 yrs	15 yrs	-20%

Regional Water Comparison

How Clearfield compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Clearfield, Utah	≈ 120–179 mg/L	3.6 ppt	🟠 Hard	mixed
Clinton, Utah	≈ 180+ mg/L	0 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	reservoir
Syracuse, Utah	≈ 180+ mg/L	11 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	reservoir
Roy, Utah	≈ 180+ mg/L	0 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	reservoir
West Point, Utah	≈ 180+ mg/L	15 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	reservoir

National Benchmark

How Clearfield compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Clearfield	≈ 120–179 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Clearfield's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: MixedTDS: 688.6 mg/LpH: 8.5

Clearfield City is served by its municipal water utility, which operates three groundwater wells and receives supplemental surface water from the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. The utility serves the Clearfield area in Davis County, Utah, routinely monitoring drinking water quality in accordance with federal and Utah State regulations.

The Clearfield water supply originates from the Wasatch Front watershed, which drains the Wasatch Range. The region is underlain by Precambrian metamorphic rocks and Paleozoic sedimentary formations including limestone and dolomite. These carbonate-rich rock units dissolve readily as water percolates through soil and bedrock, introducing dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals into both groundwater and surface water supplies. The resulting water exhibits a hard character typical of the Wasatch Front region.

Clearfield's hard water supply causes mineral scale buildup in water heaters, kettles, and appliances over time. Residents may notice reduced soap lather and white deposits on fixtures and glassware. Water softening is commonly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and improve cleaning efficiency, particularly for washing machines and dishwashers. Regular descaling of water-using appliances is advisable. According to Clearfield City's 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, the system had no violations of federal or state drinking water standards, with zero positive total coliform bacteria results in 2022.

Geology & Source: Wasatch Front watershed; Precambrian metamorphic rocks and Paleozoic limestone and dolomite formations — carbonate-rich units dissolve readily, introducing calcium and magnesium into both groundwater wells and Weber Basin surface water, producing

Other Utah Water Reports

Clinton

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Syracuse

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Roy

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

West Point

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clearfield's water safe to drink?

Yes. Clearfield's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Clearfield?

At ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), Clearfield's water will cause significant limescale on kettles, washing machines, and water heaters. A water softener or descaler is strongly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and reduce energy bills by up to 20%.

How does Clearfield compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Clearfield (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Clearfield is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.