Groveton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
515.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.52
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 Groveton, your appliances are currently losing 26% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Groveton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -62% |
| Washing Machine | 6.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -47% |
| Water Heater | 7.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -48% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Groveton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Groveton, Virginia | 195 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Hybla Valley, Virginia | 93.5 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Rose Hill, Virginia | 182 mg/L | 9.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Fort Hunt, Virginia | 145 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Alexandria, Virginia | 178.5 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Groveton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Groveton | 195 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Groveton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Groveton, Virginia, in Fairfax County — an unincorporated Fairfax County community adjacent to Alexandria and Springfield in the north Virginia DC suburb — receives its water from Fairfax Water, drawing from the Potomac River (Fairfax County) through the north Virginia DC area distribution.
The very hard 195 mg/L hardness and TDS of 515.6 mg/L reflect the north Virginia Potomac River supply's very hard Shenandoah Valley calcareous character — consistent with other Fairfax Water Fairfax County communities (Springfield: ~193 mg/L; Reston: ~196 mg/L). The Potomac River at Fairfax Water intakes drains the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge — Cambrian Conococheague Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Ordovician Beekmantown Dolomite (calcareous-dolomitic — TDS contributor), and Precambrian Blue Ridge core (insoluble dilutant). The cumulative Valley and Ridge calcareous load produces the very hard north Virginia Fairfax Water supply.
At 195 mg/L with TDS 516, Groveton's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended. Scale builds rapidly on all surfaces, appliance lifespans are significantly shortened, and water heaters require annual descaling without softening. The PFAS level of 10.1 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — Fort Belvoir (Fairfax County — AFFF), Davison Army Airfield (Fairfax County — AFFF), and the north Virginia DC area military corridor contribute to Groveton's very elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Groveton in Fairfax County draws from the Fairfax Water on the Potomac River (Fairfax County, north Virginia) — the Potomac at Fairfax drains the Shenandoah Valley (Cambrian Conococheague Formation calcareous, Ordovician Beekmantown Dolomite) and Virginia Blue Ridge — Virginia Fairfax County Potomac River Shenandoah Valley calcareous watershed produces very hard water at 195 mg/L with TDS 515.6 mg/L.