Lakeside Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.3 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
195.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.29
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 Lakeside, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lakeside | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -29% |
| Washing Machine | 9.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -20% |
| Water Heater | 11.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -25% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Lakeside compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lakeside, Virginia | 108.5 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Laurel, Virginia | 120.5 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Richmond, Virginia | 126.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Glen Allen, Virginia | 126 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| East Highland Park, Virginia | 177.5 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Lakeside compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lakeside | 108.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lakeside's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lakeside, Virginia, in Henrico County — a Henrico County unincorporated community adjacent to Richmond and Mechanicsville in the north Richmond suburban corridor — receives its water from the Henrico County Water Utility or Richmond Department of Public Utilities, drawing from the James River through the central Virginia metropolitan distribution.
The moderately hard 108.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 195.5 mg/L reflect the Henrico County James River supply's moderate calcareous character — the Precambrian Grenville Gneiss of the Blue Ridge province provides insoluble dilution while Cambrian Rome Formation calcareous sediments in the upper James watershed contribute modest mineral content (compare Mechanicsville VA: 106/192 in Hanover County comparable; Richmond VA: 110/198 in Richmond City comparable; Lakeside consistent moderate from the same Henrico County James River Precambrian-Cambrian supply). The James River at Henrico County — Precambrian Grenville Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Rome Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary James alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 108.5 mg/L with TDS 196, Lakeside's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup in appliances over time. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.5 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review Henrico County's annual water quality report for the latest monitoring data.
Geology & Source: Lakeside in Henrico County draws from the Henrico County Water on the James River (Henrico County, central Virginia) — the James River at Henrico County drains Precambrian Grenville Gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Rome Formation (slightly calcareous) — Virginia Henrico County James River Precambrian-Cambrian supply produces moderately hard water at 108.5 mg/L with TDS 195.5 mg/L.