Water hardness in West Jordan
10.7 gpg very hard
Tap water in West Jordan is very hard: 10.7 gpg (183 mg/L · 10.2 °dH · 18.3 °fH).
Source: City of West Jordan Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report 2026 (2025 data) (2026) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 16–602 mg/L.
West Jordan's 2026 report (2025 data) gives an average total hardness of 182.7 mg/L (10.7 gpg). Individual samples ran from 16 to 602 mg/L, a very wide spread, so the page shows that range as reported. The report prints the unit as mg/L without naming CaCO3, and we treated it as CaCO3. Average water here is hard, and the 602 mg/L maximum is a single extreme sample.
USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 10.7 gpg |
|---|---|
| Utility | City of West Jordan Public Works (water) |
How West Jordan compares
- Tap water in West Jordan is 18 % harder than the median of the 1372 cities we track in the United States (9.1 gpg).
- By hardness it ranks 586 of 1372 in the United States (1 = hardest); 57 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Utah it is number 8 of 14 cities; the regional median is 10.9 gpg.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: South Jordan, 5 km away (8.5 gpg).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Herriman, 15 km away (37.5 gpg).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in the United States →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in West Jordan
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 10 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H2 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is West Jordan water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 183 mg/L as CaCO₃ (10.7 gpg, 10.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in West Jordan safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
How many grains per gallon is West Jordan water?
10.7 gpg, equal to 10.2 °dH, 18.3 °fH or 183 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in West Jordan?
For 183 mg/L (10.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in West Jordan?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: City of West Jordan Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report 2026 (2025 data) (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. City of West Jordan Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report 2026 (2025 data) · Outdated figure? Tell us