Brandermill Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
342.9 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 Brandermill, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Brandermill | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -46% |
| Washing Machine | 7.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -34% |
| Water Heater | 9.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -37% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Brandermill compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Brandermill, Virginia | 153 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Midlothian, Virginia | 78 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Bon Air, Virginia | 133.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Meadowbrook, Virginia | 164 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Tuckahoe, Virginia | 162.5 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Brandermill compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Brandermill | 153 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Brandermill's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Brandermill, Virginia, in Chesterfield County — a Chesterfield County community adjacent to Midlothian and Chester in the south Richmond suburb — receives its water from Chesterfield County Water, drawing from Swift Creek Reservoir (Chesterfield County) through the south Richmond metro distribution.
The moderately hard 153 mg/L hardness and TDS of 342.9 mg/L reflect the south Richmond Virginia Chesterfield County Piedmont supply's moderate calcareous character — the Triassic Deep Run Formation and Piedmont Precambrian contacts in the Swift Creek watershed contribute moderate calcareous hardness consistent with the central Virginia Richmond metro communities. The Swift Creek watershed at Chesterfield County — Triassic Deep Run Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Precambrian Chopawamsic Formation (insoluble — dilutant), and Quaternary Coastal Plain sediments (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor at lower elevation).
At 153 mg/L, Brandermill's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Chesterfield County Richmond metro industrial corridor contribute to Brandermill's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Brandermill in Chesterfield County draws from the Chesterfield County Water on Swift Creek Reservoir (Chesterfield County, south Richmond suburb, Virginia) — the Swift Creek watershed drains the Piedmont (Triassic Deep Run Formation — slightly calcareous) and Precambrian Chopawamsic Formation (insoluble) — Virginia Chesterfield County Swift Creek Triassic Piedmont calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 153 mg/L with TDS 342.9 mg/L.