Hurricane Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
18.6 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
866.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.85
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 Hurricane, your appliances are currently losing 42% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Hurricane | 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 Hurricane compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hurricane, Utah | 318.5 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Washington, Utah | 370.5 mg/L | 4.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Saint George, Utah | 337.5 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Cedar City, Utah | 387.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Mesquite, Nevada | 438.5 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Hurricane compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hurricane | 318.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Hurricane's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Hurricane, Utah, in Washington County — a Washington County city adjacent to St. George and LaVerkin on the Virgin River in the Utah Arizona Strip — receives its municipal water from the Hurricane Valley Special Service District, drawing from the Virgin River (Washington County) and local groundwater through the southwest Utah water treatment system.
The very hard 318.5 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 866.4 mg/L reflect the southwest Utah Virgin River Colorado Plateau's extremely evaporitic and calcareous character — the Virgin River drains one of the most intensely evaporitic geological settings in the USA. The Virgin River at Washington County drains the Colorado Plateau — Permian Kaibab Limestone (calcareous — major hardness contributor), Triassic Moenkopi Formation (evaporitic gypsum and red mudstone — dominant TDS contributor), Permian Toroweap Formation (evaporitic gypsum), and Jurassic Navajo Sandstone (calcareous cemented). The Triassic Moenkopi gypsum dissolution into the Virgin River drives the extreme TDS and hardness at Hurricane.
At 318.5 mg/L with TDS 866, Hurricane's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended. Scale builds rapidly on all surfaces, appliance lifespans are significantly shortened, and water heaters require annual descaling without softening. The PFAS level of 3.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Washington County southwest Utah desert corridor has limited major AFFF military sources, and the Virgin River Colorado Plateau watershed PFAS background is low relative to the elevated hardness.
Geology & Source: Hurricane in Washington County draws from the Hurricane Valley Special Service District on the Virgin River (Washington County, southwest Utah) — the Virgin River drains the Colorado Plateau (Permian Kaibab Limestone, Triassic Moenkopi evaporitic, Jurassic Navajo Sandstone) — Utah Washington County Virgin River Colorado Plateau Permian-Triassic evaporitic watershed produces very hard water at 318.5 mg/L with TDS 866.4 mg/L.