Bel Air North Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
143.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.24
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 Bel Air North, your appliances are currently losing 12% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bel Air North | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -22% |
| Washing Machine | 10.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -14% |
| Water Heater | 12 yrs | 15 yrs | -20% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bel Air North compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bel Air North, Maryland | 89.5 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| North Bel Air, Maryland | 134 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| South Bel Air, Maryland | 178.5 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Bel Air South, Maryland | 90 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Joppatowne, Maryland | 179 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Bel Air North compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bel Air North | 89.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bel Air North's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bel Air North, Maryland, an unincorporated community in Harford County — a major north Harford County suburban community (Bel Air North is adjacent to Bel Air — the Harford County seat; together the Bel Air–Bel Air North corridor is the commercial and civic heart of Harford County; Harford County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Maryland, with significant suburban residential development driven by proximity to Aberdeen Proving Ground (one of the most important US Army testing and evaluation installations — APG is a major employer in Harford County), the I-95 corridor to Baltimore, and lower housing costs than Baltimore County), a diverse Harford County community with a primarily working-class, military and defense contractor, and suburban family population, adjacent to Aberdeen and Abingdon in south Harford County, and a growing north Maryland suburban community — draws its municipal water supply via the Harford County Water and Sewer Division. Water hardness in Bel Air North measures 89.5 mg/L — classified as moderately soft.
Bel Air North's moderate softness reflects the northeast Maryland Piedmont watershed's calcareous-poor geology. The Deer Creek watershed at Bel Air–Harford County drains the Precambrian Maryland Piedmont gneiss and schist (calcareous-poor crystalline). Harford County Water Division produces the moderately soft 89.5 mg/L.
With hardness at 89.5 mg/L, Bel Air North residents enjoy moderately soft water. Harford County Water and Sewer consistently delivers water meeting all Maryland MDE and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater and river supply from the Deer Creek watershed via the Harford County Water and Sewer Division — the Harford County northeast Maryland Bel Air corridor (Precambrian calcareous-poor Maryland Piedmont gneiss — the calcareous-poor northeast Maryland Piedmont watershed; effective treatment); moderately soft supply at 89.5 mg/L in Harford County.