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With a hardness of 7 GPG, Cleveland residents may notice white scale on faucets. Hard water increases maintenance costs.
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Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Cleveland's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

77 /100

Good

"Good" threshold (70)

Cleveland tap water is sourced from Lake Erie and treated by Cleveland Division of Water. Overall purity score: 77/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Best Water Filters for Cleveland, OH (2026)

Matched to Hard Water (7 GPG), Moderate Chlorine in Cleveland.

Hard Water (7 GPG) Moderate Chlorine

Best Overall #1 for Cleveland

AFWFilters 5600sxt 48000 Grain Softener

Salt-Based Water Softener

$650-750

Why this fits Cleveland

Handles Cleveland's hard water (Hard Water (7 GPG))
Premium quality at $650-750

Pros & Cons +

48000 grain capacity handles very hard water

Digital metered valve saves salt

Requires salt refills monthly

Does not remove contaminants

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Best Value

Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher

Pitcher Filter

$80-95

Why this fits Cleveland

Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from Cleveland's water
NSF/ANSI 42 + NSF/ANSI 53 + NSF/ANSI 401 certified
Budget-friendly at $80-95

Pros & Cons +

No installation fill and pour

Removes 365+ contaminants including PFAS

Small capacity 2-3 people

Filter replacements every 4 months

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Best for Taste

Waterdrop 10UA Under-Sink Filter

Under-Sink Carbon Filter

$40-60

Why this fits Cleveland

Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from Cleveland's water
NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Budget-friendly at $40-60

Pros & Cons +

Very affordable

Easy DIY install no plumber

Does not remove PFAS or hardness

Single point of use only

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Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless RO

Tankless Reverse Osmosis

$380-450

Why this fits Cleveland

Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from Cleveland's water
NSF/ANSI 58 + NSF 372 certified
Premium quality at $380-450

Pros & Cons +

No tank saves cabinet space

800 GPD fast flow rate

Higher upfront cost

Filter replacements are proprietary

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Cleveland Water FAQ

Is Cleveland OH tap water safe to drink in 2026?

Cleveland tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 77/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.

Does Cleveland OH use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?

Cleveland uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.8 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.

How hard is Cleveland OH water and what is the TDS level?

Cleveland water hardness is 7.0 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 185 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.

Has PFAS been found in Cleveland OH drinking water?

Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Cleveland drinking water.

What is the best water filter for Cleveland?

Based on Cleveland's water profile, we recommend the AFWFilters 5600sxt 48000 Grain Softener. Cleveland has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

Nearby Reports

ToledoOhio — 59/100 CincinnatiOhio — 64/100 DaytonOhio — 64/100 YoungstownOhio — 77/100 CantonOhio — 78/100 ColumbusOhio — 79/100

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Data Sources

EPA SDWIS
EWG Tap Water Database
Cleveland Division of Water CCR
USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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