Grandview Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
2.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
β Below action level
TDS
97.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.13
energy & soap waste
Source: USGS Water Quality Portal Β· Updated 2026
0β60
mg/L
Soft
61β120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121β180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Grandview, your appliances are currently losing 6% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Grandview | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -6% |
| Washing Machine | 11.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -1% |
| Water Heater | 13.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -9% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Grandview compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| βΆ Grandview, Washington | 47 mg/L | 2.3 ppt | π’ Soft | reservoir |
| Sunnyside, Washington | 77.5 mg/L | 3.3 ppt | π‘ Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| West Richland, Washington | 20.5 mg/L | 1.4 ppt | π’ Soft | reservoir |
| Richland, Washington | 31.5 mg/L | 1.8 ppt | π’ Soft | reservoir |
| Yakima, Washington | 46.5 mg/L | 2.3 ppt | π’ Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Grandview compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| βΆ Grandview | 47 mg/L | π’ None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | π Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | π’ None |
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What Makes Grandview's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Grandview, Washington, in Yakima County β a Yakima County city adjacent to Sunnyside and Mabton in the lower Yakima Valley of south-central Washington β receives its water from the City of Grandview Water Department, drawing from the Yakima River through the south-central Washington distribution.
The very soft 47 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 97.5 mg/L reflect the Yakima County Yakima River supply's very soft Cascade volcanic character β the Miocene Columbia River Basalt and Quaternary Cascade andesite are highly insoluble volcanic formations contributing minimal dissolved minerals to the pristine Yakima watershed (compare Sunnyside WA: 45/93 in Yakima County comparable; Mabton WA: 48/101 in Yakima County comparable; Grandview consistent very soft from the same Yakima County Yakima River Miocene basaltic supply). The Yakima watershed β Miocene Columbia River Basalt (insoluble β primary dilutant), Quaternary Cascade andesite (insoluble β secondary dilutant), and Quaternary Yakima Valley alluvium (slightly calcareous β minimal TDS).
At 47 mg/L with TDS 98, Grandview's water is very soft β minimal scale buildup. Soft water can be mildly corrosive β check for blue-green copper staining in older plumbing. The PFAS level of 2.3 ppt is very low β a clean result for south-central Washington. Review the City of Grandview's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Grandview in Yakima County draws from the City of Grandview Water on the Yakima River (Yakima County, south-central Washington) β the Yakima watershed at Yakima County drains Miocene Columbia River Basalt (insoluble) and Quaternary Cascade andesite (insoluble) β Washington Yakima County Yakima River Miocene basaltic supply produces very soft water at 47 mg/L with TDS 97.5 mg/L.