Weston Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.8 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
180.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.22
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 Weston, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Weston | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -19% |
| Washing Machine | 10.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -12% |
| Water Heater | 12.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -18% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Weston compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Weston, Wisconsin | 81.5 mg/L | 2.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Wausau, Wisconsin | 237 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Stevens Point, Wisconsin | 167.5 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Plover, Wisconsin | 216.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin | 139 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Weston compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Weston | 81.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Weston's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Weston, Wisconsin, in Marathon County — a Marathon County village adjacent to Wausau and Rib Mountain in central Wisconsin — receives its water from the Weston Water Utility, drawing from Silurian and Ordovician dolomite groundwater (Marathon County) through the central Wisconsin distribution.
The moderately soft 81.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 180.1 mg/L reflect the central Wisconsin Marathon County dolomite aquifer's moderate character — softer than the Silurian Niagara dolomite-dominated southeast Wisconsin communities (Mequon: ~210 mg/L; Menomonee Falls: ~245 mg/L). The Marathon County groundwater is developed in Silurian Niagara Dolomite (dolomite — primary hardness contributor), Ordovician Prairie du Chien Dolomite (dolomite — secondary contributor), and Cambrian Jordan Sandstone (insoluble — dilutant). The Silurian-Ordovician dolomite at the central Wisconsin position, away from the high-calcium southeast Wisconsin exposures, produces the moderately soft supply.
At 81.5 mg/L, Weston's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and bathroom fixtures need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 2.7 ppt is very low — the Marathon County central Wisconsin corridor has limited major AFFF military PFAS sources, and the central Wisconsin rural setting produces minimal PFAS background.
Geology & Source: Weston in Marathon County draws from Weston Water Utility on Silurian-Devonian dolomite aquifer (Marathon County, central Wisconsin) — the Marathon County aquifer is developed in Silurian Niagara Dolomite and Ordovician Prairie du Chien Dolomite (dolomitic — moderately calcareous) — Wisconsin Marathon County Silurian-Ordovician dolomite aquifer produces moderately soft water at 81.5 mg/L with TDS 180.1 mg/L.