Midlothian Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
117.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.21
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 Midlothian, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Midlothian | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -18% |
| Washing Machine | 10.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -11% |
| Water Heater | 12.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -17% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Midlothian compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Midlothian, Virginia | 78 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Brandermill, Virginia | 153 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Bon Air, Virginia | 133.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Tuckahoe, Virginia | 162.5 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Short Pump, Virginia | 187.5 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Midlothian compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Midlothian | 78 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Midlothian's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Midlothian, Virginia, in Chesterfield County — an unincorporated Chesterfield County community adjacent to Chesterfield and Richmond, a major suburban community in the southwest Richmond metro corridor — receives its municipal water from Chesterfield County Utilities, drawing from the Swift Creek Reservoir or the Appomattox Regional Water Authority (Chesterfield-Colonial Heights-Petersburg-Dinwiddie regional system) in the Virginia Piedmont.
The soft 78 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 117.3 mg/L reflect the Virginia Piedmont supply's insoluble crystalline character. The Midlothian area Swift Creek drains the Virginia Piedmont (Precambrian Baltimore Gneiss and Quantico Formation — insoluble silicate metamorphic), the Cambrian Candler Formation (calcareous phyllite — minor carbonate contributor), and the Chesterfield County Triassic-Piedmont transition. The predominantly insoluble Piedmont crystalline rock produces the soft water characteristic of the Chesterfield County supply.
At 78 mg/L, Midlothian's water is soft — essentially no scale forms, soap lathers abundantly, and appliances maintain good efficiency. Annual descaling is sufficient. The PFAS level of 3.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Fort Lee (Prince George County — US Army Center of Excellence — AFFF in the Appomattox watershed), the Richmond industrial corridor, and the central Virginia PFAS background contribute to Midlothian's readings.
Geology & Source: Midlothian in Chesterfield County draws from the Chesterfield County Water on the Swift Creek Reservoir (Chesterfield County) — the Swift Creek drains the Virginia Piedmont (Precambrian-Cambrian Quantico Formation phyllite, Cambrian Candler Formation) — Virginia Chesterfield Piedmont phyllite-schist watershed produces soft water at 78 mg/L with TDS 117 mg/L in this Chesterfield County Virginia community.