How does Taylorsville's water compare to the national average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Taylorsville (≈ 180+ mg/L) is 189 mg/L harder than average.

Taylorsville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

very hard

180+ mg/L

Very Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

groundwater

pH Level

7.9

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.003 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

1040 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.91

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

very hard180+ mg/LVery Hard · 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 Taylorsville, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Taylorsville	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	4.7 yrs	8.5 yrs	-45%
Washing Machine	6.6 yrs	12 yrs	-45%
Water Heater	8.3 yrs	15 yrs	-45%

Regional Water Comparison

How Taylorsville compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Taylorsville, Utah	≈ 180+ mg/L	2.6 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	groundwater
Murray, Utah	194.5 mg/L	4.3 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	mixed
West Jordan, Utah	≈ 120–179 mg/L	20.2 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Kearns, Utah	≈ 120–179 mg/L	0 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Millcreek, Utah	≈ 120–179 mg/L	3.9 ppt	🟠 Hard	mixed

National Benchmark

How Taylorsville compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Taylorsville	≈ 180+ mg/L	🔴 High
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Taylorsville's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: GroundwaterTDS: 1040 mg/LpH: 7.9

Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District is the municipal water utility serving approximately 70,000 residents in Taylorsville and parts of Salt Lake County, Utah. The utility sources its supply from purchased surface water, primarily from regional reservoirs and rivers in the Wasatch Front. Treatment employs conventional methods including filtration and a multi-disinfectant regimen of chlorine, chlorine dioxide, hypochlorite, ozone, and UV light, along with pre-oxidation.

The watershed encompasses the Provo River and Utah Lake drainage basin within the Great Basin hydrologic region, fed by snowmelt from the Wasatch Range. Key rock formations include Pennsylvanian-Permian limestones and dolomites of the Oquirrh Group, which weather to release alkaline earth metals — calcium and magnesium — into streams and reservoirs. This geology imparts a hard supply character, and Utah's arid climate further concentrates dissolved solids through evaporation, amplifying mineral content.

Hard water in Taylorsville promotes scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines, reducing efficiency and lifespan. Dry skin, soap scum, and spotting on fixtures are common household effects. Regular deliming of appliances and installing sediment filters is recommended; a water softener is strongly advised to prevent clogs and extend equipment life. Water quality reports note contaminants including arsenic, chromium (hexavalent), total trihalomethanes, manganese, and others; the multi-disinfectant treatment regimen addresses these concerns. Tap water remains safe per Utah standards.

Geology & Source: Wasatch Front surface water — Pennsylvanian-Permian Oquirrh Group limestone and dolomite dissolve calcium and magnesium through mountain canyons; arid climate concentrates dissolved solids; shallow alluvial aquifers amplify hard character

Other Utah Water Reports

Murray

194.5 mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

West Jordan

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Kearns

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Millcreek

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylorsville's water safe to drink?

Yes. Taylorsville's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 180+ mg/L (Very Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Taylorsville?

At ≈ 180+ mg/L (Very Hard), Taylorsville'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 45%.

How does Taylorsville compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Taylorsville (≈ 180+ mg/L) is 189 mg/L above the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Taylorsville 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.