Abington Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
106.7 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 Abington, your appliances are currently losing 7% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Abington | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -8% |
| Washing Machine | 11.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -4% |
| Water Heater | 13.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -11% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Abington compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Abington, Massachusetts | 55.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Whitman, Massachusetts | 100.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Rockland, Massachusetts | 40 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| East Bridgewater, Massachusetts | 118 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Brockton, Massachusetts | 63.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Abington compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Abington | 55.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Abington's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Abington, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County — a Plymouth County town adjacent to Brockton and Whitman in the South Shore region of eastern Massachusetts — receives its municipal water from the Abington Water Division, drawing from local reservoirs (Plymouth County) in the eastern Massachusetts coastal watershed.
The moderately soft 55.5 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 106.7 mg/L reflect the eastern Massachusetts New England Upland's insoluble crystalline basement. The Plymouth County watershed drains the New England Upland — Precambrian Plymouth-Carver Aquifer granite (insoluble), Permian Narragansett Basin sedimentary (siliceous — insoluble), and Cretaceous coastal plain siliceous sand (insoluble Coastal Plain sediments). The predominantly insoluble granite and coastal siliceous geology produces the moderately soft eastern Massachusetts supply.
At 55.5 mg/L, Abington's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and bathroom fixtures need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Weymouth Naval Air Station (Plymouth County proximity — AFFF) and the South Shore PFAS corridor contribute to Abington's elevated readings for an otherwise clean soft watershed.
Geology & Source: Abington in Plymouth County draws from the Abington Water Division on local reservoirs (Plymouth County, eastern Massachusetts) — the Plymouth County watershed drains the New England Upland (Precambrian Plymouth-Carver granite — insoluble) and Cretaceous coastal plain siliceous sand — Massachusetts Plymouth County New England Upland crystalline watershed produces moderately soft water at 55.5 mg/L with TDS 106.7 mg/L in this Plymouth County Massachusetts town.