Timberlake Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
278.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.36
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 Timberlake, your appliances are currently losing 18% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Timberlake | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -39% |
| Washing Machine | 8.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -28% |
| Water Heater | 10.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -32% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Timberlake compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Timberlake, Virginia | 134.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| West Lynchburg, Virginia | 165 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Lynchburg, Virginia | 110.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Madison Heights, Virginia | 118.5 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Roanoke, Virginia | 146 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Timberlake compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Timberlake | 134.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Timberlake's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Timberlake, Virginia, in Campbell County — a Campbell County unincorporated community adjacent to Lynchburg on Leesville Lake in central Virginia — receives its water from the Campbell County Water, drawing from Leesville Lake (Campbell County) through the central Virginia distribution.
The moderately hard 134.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 278.8 mg/L are harder than expected for the Virginia Piedmont's predominantly insoluble Precambrian geology — reflecting Timberlake's Roanoke River valley position where the Cambrian Evington Group quartzite and carbonate-bearing Lynchburg Group contacts the moderately calcareous supply (compare Lynchburg VA: 123/247 in the same region slightly softer; Timberlake slightly harder from the Campbell County distribution end). The Leesville Lake system — Precambrian Lynchburg Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Evington Group quartzite (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Cambrian carbonate sequence (calcareous — primary hardness contributor).
At 134.5 mg/L with TDS 279, Timberlake's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Campbell County central Virginia industrial corridor contribute to Timberlake's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Timberlake in Campbell County is served by Campbell County Water drawing from Leesville Lake — the Roanoke River watershed drains the Virginia Piedmont (Precambrian Lynchburg Formation — insoluble) and Cambrian Evington Group quartzite (insoluble) — VA Campbell County Leesville Lake Precambrian insoluble supply produces moderately hard water at 134.5 mg/L with TDS 278.8 mg/L.