Broadlands Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
414.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.46
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 Broadlands, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Broadlands | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -54% |
| Washing Machine | 7.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -39% |
| Water Heater | 8.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -42% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Broadlands compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Broadlands, Virginia | 171.5 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Ashburn, Virginia | 93 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Sterling, Virginia | 158.5 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| South Riding, Virginia | 117 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Leesburg, Virginia | 142 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Broadlands compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Broadlands | 171.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Broadlands's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Broadlands, Virginia, in Loudoun County — a Loudoun County planned community adjacent to Ashburn and Dulles in north Virginia — receives its water from the Loudoun Water, drawing from the Potomac River or Goose Creek (Loudoun County) through the north Virginia distribution.
The hard 171.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 414.5 mg/L reflect the north Virginia Loudoun County Potomac supply's hard calcareous character — harder than Fairfax County Potomac communities (Mount Vernon VA: 104.5/184) because Loudoun County's Goose Creek blending contacts the Ordovician Beekmantown Dolomite dolomitic and Cambrian Conococheague Formation calcareous in the Virginia Piedmont. The Potomac-Goose Creek at Loudoun County — Ordovician Beekmantown Dolomite (dolomitic — primary hardness contributor), Cambrian Conococheague Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Piedmont alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 171.5 mg/L with TDS 415, Broadlands' water is 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 8.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Loudoun County north Virginia military (Dulles corridor) and urban-industrial corridor contribute to Broadlands' elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Broadlands in Loudoun County draws from the Loudoun Water on the Potomac River or Goose Creek (Loudoun County, north Virginia) — the Potomac-Goose Creek watershed at Loudoun County drains the Virginia Piedmont (Ordovician Beekmantown Dolomite — dolomitic) and Cambrian Conococheague Formation (calcareous) — Virginia Loudoun County Potomac-Goose Creek Ordovician-Cambrian supply produces hard water at 171.5 mg/L with TDS 414.5 mg/L.