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Grandview Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

47mg/L
Soft

2.7 grains per gallon

Source

reservoir

pH Level

7.4

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.005 mg/L

βœ“ Below action level

TDS

97.5 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.13

energy & soap waste

Source: USGS Water Quality Portal Β· Updated 2026

47mg/L as CaCO₃Soft

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 Grandview, your appliances are currently losing 6% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

ApplianceIn GrandviewSoft Water CityEfficiency 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

CityHardnessPFAS (ppt)RiskSource
β–Ά Grandview, Washington47 mg/L2.3 ppt🟒 Softreservoir
Sunnyside, Washington77.5 mg/L3.3 ppt🟑 Moderately Hardreservoir
West Richland, Washington20.5 mg/L1.4 ppt🟒 Softreservoir
Richland, Washington31.5 mg/L1.8 ppt🟒 Softreservoir
Yakima, Washington46.5 mg/L2.3 ppt🟒 Softreservoir

National Benchmark

How Grandview compares to the USA average

BenchmarkHardnessAppliance Risk
β–Ά Grandview47 mg/L🟒 None
USA National Avg150 mg/L🟠 Moderate
Badger Top Rated8.5 mg/L🟒 None

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What Makes Grandview's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: ReservoirTDS: 97.5 mg/LpH: 7.4

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grandview's water safe to drink?
Yes. Grandview's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is 47 mg/L (Soft), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.
Do I need a water softener in Grandview?
Grandview's water is soft at 47 mg/L. A water softener is generally not necessary, though a carbon filter can improve taste and remove any remaining chlorine.
How does Grandview compare to the USA average?
The USA national average is 150 mg/L. Grandview at 47 mg/L is 103 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Badger at just 8.5 mg/L.