Syracuse Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11 grains per gallon
Source
mixed
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
423.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.50
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 Syracuse, your appliances are currently losing 25% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Syracuse | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -60% |
| Washing Machine | 6.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -44% |
| Water Heater | 8.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -46% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Syracuse compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Syracuse, Utah | 187.5 mg/L | 2.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Clearfield, Utah | 257.5 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Clinton, Utah | 260 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Roy, Utah | 264.5 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Layton, Utah | 178 mg/L | 2.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Syracuse compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Syracuse | 187.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Syracuse's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Syracuse, Utah, in Davis County — a major north Wasatch Front Davis County suburban community (Syracuse is a significant Davis County city — a north Wasatch Front suburb adjacent to Clearfield and Clinton; Syracuse is situated on the former lakebed of Lake Bonneville (the ancient Pleistocene mega-lake that once covered much of the Great Basin — Lake Bonneville was the largest lake in North America after the Great Lakes, and its ancient shoreline terraces are visible on the Wasatch Front mountains above Syracuse and the other Davis County communities; the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Great Salt Lake, and the Utah Lake are remnants of Lake Bonneville), home of a significant Davis County industrial and Hill Air Force Base–adjacent economy (Hill Air Force Base — one of the largest Air Force installations in the United States — is the dominant employer in the Davis County area), a diverse Davis County community with a primarily LDS Church-affiliated and military family population, adjacent to Clearfield and Clinton in the north Davis County Wasatch Front corridor — draws its municipal water supply via the Syracuse City Water Division. Water hardness in Syracuse measures 187.5 mg/L — classified as hard.
Syracuse's hard supply reflects the north Wasatch Front Davis County closed-basin evaporite aquifer's calcareous character. The Jordan Valley and Weber Basin aquifer draws from Quaternary calcareous Lake Bonneville lacustrine deposits (calcareous). Syracuse City applies limited softening, producing the hard 187.5 mg/L.
At 187.5 mg/L, Syracuse residents face regular hard water challenges. Monthly descaling and water softeners are recommended. Syracuse City Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Utah DEQ and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Jordan Valley and Weber Basin Aquifer via the Syracuse City Water Division — the Davis County north Wasatch Front Syracuse corridor (Quaternary calcareous Lake Bonneville lacustrine — the extremely calcareous north Wasatch Front Davis County closed-basin evaporite aquifer; limited softening); hard supply at 187.5 mg/L in Davis County.