Artondale Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
115.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.14
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 Artondale, your appliances are currently losing 7% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Artondale | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -7% |
| Washing Machine | 11.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -3% |
| Water Heater | 13.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -10% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Artondale compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Artondale, Washington | 52.5 mg/L | 2.5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| University Place, Washington | 56.5 mg/L | 2.6 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Lakewood, Washington | 26.5 mg/L | 1.7 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Tacoma, Washington | 16.5 mg/L | 1.4 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Parkland, Washington | 44.5 mg/L | 2.3 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Artondale compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Artondale | 52.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Artondale's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Artondale, Washington, in Pierce County — a Pierce County unincorporated community adjacent to Gig Harbor and Purdy on the south Puget Sound — receives its water from the Tacoma Public Utilities, drawing from the Green River or Tacoma watershed (Pierce County) through the south Puget Sound distribution.
The soft 52.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 115.3 mg/L reflect the south Puget Sound Pierce County Tacoma watershed supply's soft character — the Cascade Range Miocene Columbia River Basalt and Puget Lowland glacial drift produce soft water typical of the south Puget Sound communities (compare Lakeland North WA: 46.5/97 on the King County SPU supply; Artondale comparable on the Pierce County Tacoma watershed supply; Kingsgate WA: 79.5/152 on a different King County groundwater blend). The Green River-Tacoma watershed at Pierce County — Miocene Columbia River Basalt Group (insoluble — primary dilutant), Quaternary Puget Lowland glacial drift (slightly calcareous — hardness contributor), and Quaternary Green River valley alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 52.5 mg/L, Artondale's water is soft — scale forms very slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 2.5 ppt is low — warrants routine monitoring but no urgent filtration.
Geology & Source: Artondale in Pierce County draws from the Tacoma Public Utilities on Green River or Tacoma watershed (Pierce County, south Puget Sound, Washington) — the Green River-Tacoma watershed drains the Cascade Range (Miocene Columbia River Basalt Group — insoluble) and Quaternary Puget Lowland glacial drift (slightly calcareous) — Washington Pierce County Tacoma-Green River Miocene-Quaternary insoluble volcanic supply produces soft water at 52.5 mg/L with TDS 115.3 mg/L.