Bon Air Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Bon Air Water Association serves the Bon Air community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, providing drinking water to residential users in this unincorporated area near Richmond. The utility operates as a small community system, with primary supplies involving local wells supplemented by purchases from the Chesterfield County Utilities Department, which draws from the James River and Appomattox River via treatment plants including the Proctors Creek and Falling Creek facilities. The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report confirms compliance with state and federal drinking water standards.

The area lies in the Piedmont–Coastal Plain transition zone within the James River basin, with local inputs from Powhite Creek and surrounding tributaries. Geology features Triassic basin rocks from the Newark Supergroup, including sandstones and shales, which yield moderately mineralised groundwater through mineral leaching. Overlying Quaternary sediments and minor carbonate lenses further influence chemistry; limestone and dolomite outcrops in adjacent areas contribute dissolved calcium and magnesium, producing a moderately hard supply unlike the soft water character seen in granitic highlands.

With moderately hard water, users may notice scale buildup in kettles, dishwashers, and water heaters over time, along with reduced soap lathering. Washing machines and coffee makers lose efficiency without mitigation. Regular vinegar descaling, a sediment pre-filter, and a water softener or template-assisted crystallizer are recommended for households with aesthetic concerns, especially if spotting occurs on fixtures. The 2022 CCR confirms no violations for lead or copper; pH is neutral to slightly alkaline; treatment uses chlorine disinfection with corrosion control for secondary parameters.