126 N Jefferson Street, Whitewater, WI 53190

Whitewater/Palmyra (262) 473-5524
Sullivan/Eagle (262) 593-2950
Elkhorn/Delavan (262) 723-2590
 
 Hard Water Info
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Hardness Scale (gpg)

 < 1 = Soft water

1 - 3.5 = Slightly hard water

3.5 - 7 = Moderately hard water

7 - 10.5 = Hard water

> 10.5 = Very hard water

Hardness levels in city water of southeastern Wisconsin:

  • Whitewater:  18-22
  • Palmyra:  22
  • Eagle:  26
  • Elkhorn:  12
  • Sullivan:  20
  • Delavan:  20
  • Fort Atkinsion:  20
  • Walworth:  24
  • Darien:  23

*Note:  Well water will vary drastically and can often contain high iron and sulfur.

Independent study:  softeners among very best household energy savers.

Devices offer green benefits to water heaters, appliances, showerheads.

Click here to read the article.

 

Hardness Scale (gpg)

 < 1 = Soft water

1 - 3.5 = Slightly hard water

3.5 - 7 = Moderately hard water

7 - 10.5 = Hard water

> 10.5 = Very hard water

Hardness levels in city water of southeastern Wisconsin:

  • Whitewater:  18-22
  • Palmyra:  22
  • Eagle:  26
  • Elkhorn:  12
  • Sullivan:  20
  • Delavan:  20
  • Fort Atkinsion:  20
  • Walworth:  24
  • Darien:  23

*Note:  Well water will vary drastically and can often contain high iron and sulfur.

Independent study:  softeners among very best household energy savers.

Devices offer green benefits to water heaters, appliances, showerheads.

Click here to read the article.