Hazel Dell Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
184.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.19
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 Hazel Dell, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Hazel Dell | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -15% |
| Washing Machine | 10.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -9% |
| Water Heater | 12.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -15% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Hazel Dell compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hazel Dell, Washington | 72.5 mg/L | 3.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Vancouver, Washington | 61 mg/L | 2.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Salmon Creek, Washington | 58 mg/L | 2.7 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Five Corners, Washington | 76.5 mg/L | 3.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Orchards, Washington | 33 mg/L | 1.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Hazel Dell compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hazel Dell | 72.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Hazel Dell's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Hazel Dell, Washington, in Clark County — an unincorporated Clark County community adjacent to Vancouver in north Clark County, part of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area, a dense suburban corridor in the northern Vancouver urban area — receives its municipal water from Clark Public Utilities or the City of Vancouver Water Division, drawing from the Columbia River at the Clark County water treatment infrastructure serving north Vancouver and Hazel Dell.
The moderately soft 72.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 184.7 mg/L are consistent with the Clark County Columbia River supply, softer than inland Pacific Northwest groundwater but slightly harder than the pure Cascade volcanic watershed supplies. The Columbia River at Vancouver collects drainage from the Cascade Range — very soft Tertiary volcanic basalt and andesite from the Mount Hood and Columbia Gorge corridor — blended with drainage from the Columbia Plateau (harder basalt aquifer groundwater from eastern Oregon-Washington). The combined Clark County Columbia River supply typically ranges 50-90 mg/L in the Vancouver urban area corridor.
At 72.5 mg/L, Hazel Dell's water is moderately soft — comfortable for household use. Scale forms slowly, soap lathers well, and appliances operate efficiently. Semi-annual descaling is adequate. The PFAS level of 3.1 ppt is very good for a suburban Portland metro community — reflecting the Columbia River's large dilution volume, the protected Cascade watershed character, and the relatively limited direct PFAS industrial sources in the north Clark County corridor.
Geology & Source: Hazel Dell in Clark County draws from Clark Public Utilities or the Vancouver Water Division on the Columbia River — the Columbia River at the Portland-Vancouver reach blends Cascade Range runoff (very soft volcanic basalt) with Columbia Plateau basalt drainage — Columbia River Cascade watershed drainage produces moderately soft water at 72.5 mg/L with TDS 185 mg/L in this Clark County Washington community.