Wells Beach Station Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

soft

~0–59 mg/L

Soft

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

groundwater

pH Level

7.2

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.002 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

35.1 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.08

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

soft~0–59 mg/LSoft · est.

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 Wells Beach Station, your appliances are currently losing 4% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Wells Beach Station	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	8.2 yrs	8.5 yrs	-4%
Washing Machine	11.5 yrs	12 yrs	-4%
Water Heater	14.4 yrs	15 yrs	-4%

Regional Water Comparison

How Wells Beach Station compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Wells Beach Station, Maine	≈ 0–59 mg/L	2.6 ppt	🟢 Soft	groundwater
York Beach, Maine	≈ 180+ mg/L	0 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	reservoir
Sanford, Maine	≈ 0–60 mg/L	91.3 ppt	🟢 Soft	groundwater
Biddeford, Maine	≈ 0–60 mg/L	4.6 ppt	🟢 Soft	groundwater
Saco, Maine	≈ 0–60 mg/L	2.5 ppt	🟢 Soft	reservoir

National Benchmark

How Wells Beach Station compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Wells Beach Station	≈ 0–59 mg/L	🟢 None
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Wells Beach Station's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: GroundwaterTDS: 35.1 mg/LpH: 7.2

The Town of Wells municipal water system serves Wells Beach Station, with operations overseen by the Town of Wells Department of Public Works. While specific reservoir or groundwater source names and treatment plant locations were not publicly detailed, the supply is drawn from groundwater within the New England Uplands physiographic region of southern Maine. The local watershed generally flows toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Underlying Wells is a geological landscape dominated by metamorphic bedrock, including granite, gneiss, and schist formations dating from the Precambrian to early Paleozoic eras. This crystalline bedrock, notably absent of significant carbonate rock deposits, is characteristic of the region and naturally results in a soft water supply. This geological makeup is typical for much of coastal Maine.

For residents of Wells Beach Station, this soft water means less worry about scale buildup in appliances like hot water heaters and dishwashers, potentially extending their lifespan. You'll likely notice that soaps and detergents perform exceptionally well, requiring less product for effective cleaning. While water softening systems are rarely needed for domestic use here, maintaining plumbing and appliances related to mineral deposits is generally a low-maintenance task. The Town of Wells provides detailed water quality information in its annual Consumer Confidence Report, available on the municipal website.

Geology & Source: New England Uplands metamorphic bedrock; granite, gneiss, and schist lack carbonate rock, producing soft water

Other Maine Water Reports

York Beach

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Sanford

≈ 0–60 mg/L

🟢 Soft

Biddeford

≈ 0–60 mg/L

🟢 Soft

Saco

≈ 0–60 mg/L

🟢 Soft

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells Beach Station's water safe to drink?

Yes. Wells Beach Station's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 0–59 mg/L (Soft), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Wells Beach Station?

Wells Beach Station's water is soft at ≈ 0–59 mg/L. A water softener is generally not necessary, though a carbon filter can improve taste and remove any remaining chlorine.

How does Wells Beach Station compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Wells Beach Station (≈ 0–59 mg/L) is 121 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Wells Beach Station is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.