Holladay Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
17.6 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
869.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.80
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 Holladay, your appliances are currently losing 40% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Holladay | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Holladay compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Holladay, Utah | 300.5 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| East Millcreek, Utah | 165 mg/L | 2.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Cottonwood Heights, Utah | 291 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Millcreek, Utah | 281.5 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Murray, Utah | 313.5 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Holladay compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Holladay | 300.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Holladay's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Holladay, Utah, in Salt Lake County — a major east Salt Lake Valley foothill community (Holladay is a significant Salt Lake County city in the Wasatch foothills — one of the most affluent east Salt Lake Valley communities, situated on the elevated Wasatch bench lands east of the Jordan River corridor with spectacular views of the Wasatch Mountains; Holladay is known for its large lot sizes, established mature trees, and high property values — one of the most desirable residential areas in the Salt Lake metro), a diverse Salt Lake County community with a primarily affluent Latter-day Saint and professional population, adjacent to Cottonwood Heights and Murray in the east Salt Lake Valley corridor, home of the Cottonwood Mall area (a significant east Salt Lake Valley commercial node), and a community with excellent access to Wasatch Mountains ski resorts (Holladay is close to Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts) — draws its municipal water supply via the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. Water hardness in Holladay measures 300.5 mg/L — classified as extremely hard.
Holladay's extremely hard supply reflects the Salt Lake Valley's Great Basin closed-basin highly calcareous geology. The Jordan Valley Water at Holladay–Salt Lake County draws from the Quaternary Lake Bonneville lacustrine deposits (calcareous, ancient saline lake bed) and Paleozoic Wasatch Range limestone (highly calcareous). Limited softening produces the extreme 300.5 mg/L.
At 300.5 mg/L, Holladay residents face severe hard water challenges. Water softeners and regular appliance descaling are essential. Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District consistently delivers water meeting all Utah DEQ and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Mixed supply from the Jordan River and local Salt Lake Valley wells via the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District — the Salt Lake County east Salt Lake Valley Holladay Wasatch foothills corridor (Quaternary calcareous Lake Bonneville deposits and Paleozoic calcareous Wasatch Range limestone — the extremely calcareous Great Basin Salt Lake Valley; limited softening); extremely hard supply at 300.5 mg/L in Salt Lake County.