North Salt Lake Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

hard

~120–179 mg/L

Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

reservoir

pH Level

8.5

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.008 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

1046.8 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 North Salt Lake, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In North Salt Lake	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 North Salt Lake compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ North Salt Lake, Utah	≈ 120–179 mg/L	0 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Woods Cross, Utah	≈ 180+ mg/L	0 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	reservoir
Bountiful, Utah	513 mg/L	16.1 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	reservoir
Centerville, Utah	≈ 120–179 mg/L	3.2 ppt	🟠 Hard	mixed
Salt Lake City, Utah	≈ 120–179 mg/L	37.2 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir

National Benchmark

How North Salt Lake compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ North Salt Lake	≈ 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 North Salt Lake's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: ReservoirTDS: 1046.8 mg/LpH: 8.5

North Salt Lake City Water Department serves the city and surrounding areas in Davis County, Utah. The utility sources water from the Jordan River and supplemental groundwater wells tapping the Great Salt Lake Basin aquifer system. Treatment facilities process both surface and groundwater supplies to meet federal and state EPA drinking water standards. The service area covers residential and commercial customers along the Wasatch Front, with the utility operating in compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act requirements for its combined surface and groundwater supply.

The watershed encompasses the Jordan River drainage and the Great Salt Lake Basin, underlain by Quaternary alluvial and lacustrine deposits overlying Paleozoic carbonate rock formations. These limestone and dolomite layers are highly soluble, releasing dissolved calcium and magnesium as water percolates through the aquifer. This geological setting produces a hard water supply characteristic of the Wasatch Front region of Utah.

At the hard water level typical of North Salt Lake, residents should expect scale buildup on fixtures, reduced efficiency in water heaters (10–20% energy loss), and spotting on dishes and glassware. Appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines may experience shortened lifespans. A water softener is recommended to protect plumbing infrastructure and improve appliance longevity, though the water is safe to drink. Specific pH, lead/copper, and PFAS data should be obtained from the most recent Consumer Confidence Report available from the North Salt Lake City Water Department or the Utah Division of Drinking Water.

Geology & Source: Jordan River and Great Salt Lake Basin groundwater — Quaternary alluvial deposits over Paleozoic limestone and dolomite; carbonate dissolution releases calcium and magnesium, producing hard water typical of the Wasatch Front

Other Utah Water Reports

Woods Cross

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Bountiful

513 mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Centerville

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Salt Lake City

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Salt Lake's water safe to drink?

Yes. North Salt Lake'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 North Salt Lake?

At ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), North Salt Lake'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 North Salt Lake compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. North Salt Lake (≈ 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 North Salt Lake 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.