North Ogden Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
19.1 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1013.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.87
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 North Ogden, your appliances are currently losing 44% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In North Ogden | 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 North Ogden compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Ogden, Utah | 327 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Ogden, Utah | 341.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| South Ogden, Utah | 342 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Roy, Utah | 264.5 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Clinton, Utah | 260 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How North Ogden compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Ogden | 327 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes North Ogden's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
North Ogden, Utah, in Weber County — a Weber County city adjacent to Pleasant View and Ogden, on the northern Wasatch Front at the base of Ben Lomond Peak, in the Weber County residential corridor — receives its municipal water from the North Ogden City Water Division, drawing from North Ogden Canyon springs in the Wasatch Range and from Weber County groundwater wells in the Great Salt Lake Valley floor alluvium.
The extremely hard 327 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 1013.8 mg/L reflect the combined Wasatch Range carbonate and Great Salt Lake Valley evaporite character. The North Ogden Canyon drains the northern Wasatch — Devonian Guilmette Formation (thick dolostone — primary hardness source), the Cambrian-Ordovician carbonate sequence (Opex-Ute Dolomite, Swan Peak Formation), and the Paleozoic overthrust carbonate belt. The Great Salt Lake Valley alluvial aquifer beneath North Ogden also contributes elevated TDS from the evaporite-calcareous Basin and Range sediment — producing the extremely high combined hardness and TDS.
At 327 mg/L with TDS 1,014 mg/L, North Ogden's water is extremely hard. A water softener and reverse osmosis drinking water system are essential. Scale forms immediately on all surfaces; water heaters and appliances require frequent maintenance or fail prematurely. The PFAS level of 4.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Hill Air Force Base (Weber-Davis County — a major AFFF PFAS source in the Wasatch Front-Great Salt Lake watershed), the Ogden industrial corridor, and the Utah Wasatch Front PFAS background contribute to North Ogden's readings.
Geology & Source: North Ogden in Weber County draws from the North Ogden Water Division on North Ogden Canyon springs (Weber County) and Weber County alluvial wells — the Canyon drains the Wasatch Range (Devonian Guilmette Dolostone, Cambrian-Ordovician carbonate) and Great Salt Lake evaporite alluvium — Utah Wasatch Front carbonate and evaporite drainage produces extremely hard water at 327 mg/L with very high TDS 1014 mg/L in this Weber County Utah city.