Clinton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
15.2 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
700.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.69
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 Clinton, your appliances are currently losing 35% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Clinton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4 yrs | 12 yrs | -67% |
| Water Heater | 5.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -65% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Clinton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Clinton, Utah | 260 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Roy, Utah | 264.5 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Clearfield, Utah | 257.5 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Syracuse, Utah | 187.5 mg/L | 2.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| South Ogden, Utah | 342 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Clinton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Clinton | 260 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Clinton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Clinton, Utah, in Davis County — a growing Davis County community in the north Great Salt Lake basin corridor between Clearfield and Syracuse, adjacent to Hill Air Force Base, a rapidly expanding northern Wasatch Front suburban community — receives its municipal water from the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (WBWCD), which draws from the Weber River (at Echo Reservoir and the Weber River diversion system) and the Causey Reservoir (on the South Fork Weber River) in the Wasatch-Uinta Mountain watershed. The Weber Basin system is the primary water supply for Davis County's rapidly growing suburban communities.
The very hard 260 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 700.4 mg/L reflect the Weber River watershed's complex Great Basin geological character. The Weber River originates in the Uinta Mountains (Precambrian Uinta Mountain Group quartzite — very soft) and the Wasatch Range (Jurassic Nugget Sandstone, Cretaceous Weber Sandstone, Triassic and Permian carbonate and evaporite formations). As the Weber River descends from the Wasatch into the Great Salt Lake basin, it traverses Permian evaporite and carbonate formations and the mineral-concentrated basin floor, accumulating dissolved calcium, magnesium, sulfate, and bicarbonate from the soluble Permian-Triassic Great Basin evaporite sequence. The Great Salt Lake's hyper-saline basin environment creates some of the highest ambient dissolved mineral concentrations in any US water supply zone.
At 260 mg/L with TDS 700 mg/L, Clinton residents face very hard water. Scale builds rapidly in kettles and appliances within weeks, dishwashers require softener treatment, and bathroom fixtures develop heavy calcium deposits. A whole-house water softener is strongly recommended for Clinton homes. The PFAS level of 3.6 ppt is favorable despite the proximity to Hill Air Force Base (a major AFFF user and known PFAS site) — the WBWCD supply from the Weber River system provides some buffer from direct Hill AFB groundwater contamination.
Geology & Source: Clinton in Davis County is served by the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District drawing from the Weber River and Causey Reservoir — the Weber River drains the Uinta Mountains (Precambrian quartzite) and the Wasatch Range (Jurassic-Cretaceous carbonate) and picks up Permian evaporite and Great Salt Lake basin mineral loading — Great Basin evaporite-carbonate drainage produces very hard water at 260 mg/L with elevated TDS 700 mg/L in this Davis County community.