Sugarland Run Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
497.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.51
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 Sugarland Run, your appliances are currently losing 25% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Sugarland Run | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -61% |
| Washing Machine | 6.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -46% |
| Water Heater | 8 yrs | 15 yrs | -47% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Sugarland Run compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Sugarland Run, Virginia | 191 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Lowes Island, Virginia | 105 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Countryside, Virginia | 169 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Dranesville, Virginia | 148 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Sterling, Virginia | 158.5 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Sugarland Run compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Sugarland Run | 191 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Sugarland Run's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Sugarland Run, Virginia, in Loudoun County — a Loudoun County unincorporated community adjacent to Ashburn and Sterling in northern Virginia's Dulles technology corridor — receives its water from Loudoun Water, drawing from Goose Creek and Potomac River supply through the northern Virginia distribution.
The hard 191 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 497.9 mg/L reflect the Loudoun County supply's hard calcareous character — the Precambrian Blue Ridge Gneiss provides insoluble dilution while Cambrian Loudoun Formation and Cambrian Antietam Formation calcareous sediments contribute dissolved minerals, with the elevated TDS suggesting significant blending of harder groundwater sources (compare Ashburn VA: 188/490 in Loudoun County comparable; Sterling VA: 194/505 in Loudoun County comparable; Sugarland Run consistent hard from the same Loudoun County Goose Creek Precambrian-Cambrian supply). The Goose Creek watershed at Loudoun County — Precambrian Blue Ridge Gneiss (insoluble — dilutant), Cambrian Loudoun Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Piedmont alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 191 mg/L with TDS 498, Sugarland Run's water is hard with elevated TDS — scale builds in appliances and fixtures notably. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.9 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Loudoun County Dulles corridor military and industrial sources (former NRL, Davison Army Airfield) contribute to Sugarland Run's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Sugarland Run in Loudoun County draws from Loudoun Water on Goose Creek reservoir (Loudoun County, north Virginia) — the Goose Creek watershed at Loudoun County drains Precambrian Blue Ridge Gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Loudoun Formation (slightly calcareous) — Virginia Loudoun County Goose Creek Precambrian-Cambrian supply produces hard water at 191 mg/L with TDS 497.9 mg/L.