Oquirrh Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.1 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
317 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.41
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 Oquirrh, your appliances are currently losing 21% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Oquirrh | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -47% |
| Washing Machine | 7.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -35% |
| Water Heater | 9.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -37% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Oquirrh compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Oquirrh, Utah | 155.5 mg/L | 1.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Kearns, Utah | 153.5 mg/L | 1.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| West Valley City, Utah | 164 mg/L | 2.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| West Jordan, Utah | 160.5 mg/L | 2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Taylorsville, Utah | 199.5 mg/L | 2.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Oquirrh compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Oquirrh | 155.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Oquirrh's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Oquirrh, Utah, in Salt Lake County — a Salt Lake County community adjacent to South Jordan and Herriman at the base of the Oquirrh Mountains in north-central Utah — receives its water from the Salt Lake Valley Water Services or Central Utah Water Conservancy, drawing from the Jordan River and Wasatch Front imports through the north-central Utah distribution.
The hard 155.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 317 mg/L reflect the Salt Lake County Jordan River supply's hard calcareous character — the Quaternary Lake Bonneville deposits are highly calcareous lacustrine carbonates, and the Triassic Ankareh Formation contributes dolomitic mineral content from the Wasatch Range headwaters (compare South Jordan UT: 152/310 in Salt Lake County comparable; Herriman UT: 158/324 in Salt Lake County comparable; Oquirrh consistent hard from the same Salt Lake County Jordan River Quaternary-Triassic calcareous supply). The Jordan River watershed — Quaternary Bonneville Lake deposits (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Triassic Ankareh Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene Great Salt Lake alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 155.5 mg/L with TDS 317, Oquirrh's water is hard — scale builds in appliances and fixtures over months. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 1.9 ppt is very low — excellent for the Mountain West. Review the Salt Lake Valley Water Services annual water quality report for the latest data.
Geology & Source: Oquirrh in Salt Lake County draws from the Salt Lake Valley Water on the Jordan River (Salt Lake County, north-central Utah) — the Jordan River at Salt Lake County drains Quaternary Bonneville Lake deposits (calcareous) and Triassic Ankareh Formation (calcareous) — Utah Salt Lake County Jordan River Quaternary-Triassic calcareous supply produces hard water at 155.5 mg/L with TDS 317 mg/L.