York Beach Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
124.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.15
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 York Beach, your appliances are currently losing 7% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In York Beach | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -8% |
| Washing Machine | 11.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -3% |
| Water Heater | 13.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -11% |
Regional Water Comparison
How York Beach compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ York Beach, Maine | 54.5 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 42 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Dover, New Hampshire | 22.5 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Sanford, Maine | 35.5 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Biddeford, Maine | 64 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How York Beach compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ York Beach | 54.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes York Beach's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
York Beach, Maine, in York County — a York County coastal community adjacent to York and Ogunquit on the south Maine coast — receives its water from the York Water District, drawing from York Pond or local Cape Neddick watershed (York County) through the south Maine coast distribution.
The soft 54.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 124.1 mg/L reflect the south Maine coast York County supply's soft character — the Precambrian Rye Formation gneiss and Devonian Berwick Formation contribute insoluble dilution with minimal calcareous contact, typical of the Maine coastal communities drawing from the insoluble metamorphic formations (compare Harwich MA: 56.5/109 on the Cape Cod glacial outwash; York Beach comparable softness). The York-Cape Neddick watershed at York County — Precambrian Rye Formation gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Devonian Berwick Formation (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Pleistocene glacial outwash (slightly calcareous — minor hardness contributor).
At 54.5 mg/L, York Beach's water is soft — scale forms very slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the York County south Maine coast industrial corridor contribute to York Beach's readings.
Geology & Source: York Beach in York County draws from the York Water District on York Pond or local Cape Neddick watershed (York County, south Maine coast) — the York-Cape Neddick watershed drains Precambrian Rye Formation gneiss (insoluble) and Devonian Berwick Formation (insoluble) — Maine York County Cape Neddick watershed Precambrian-Devonian insoluble supply produces soft water at 54.5 mg/L with TDS 124.1 mg/L.