Acushnet Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
113.1 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 Acushnet, your appliances are currently losing 8% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Acushnet | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -9% |
| Washing Machine | 11.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -4% |
| Water Heater | 13.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -11% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Acushnet compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Acushnet, Massachusetts | 58 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Fairhaven, Massachusetts | 42.5 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| New Bedford, Massachusetts | 96 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Head of Westport, Massachusetts | 64 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Middleborough, Massachusetts | 45 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Acushnet compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Acushnet | 58 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Acushnet's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Acushnet, Massachusetts, in Bristol County — a Bristol County town adjacent to New Bedford and Fairhaven in southeast Massachusetts — receives its water from the Acushnet Water Department, drawing from the Acushnet River watershed reservoirs through the southeast Massachusetts distribution.
The soft 58 mg/L hardness and TDS of 113.1 mg/L reflect the Bristol County supply's soft Precambrian character — the Precambrian Dedham Granite and Ordovician Dartmouth Formation are both largely insoluble crystalline formations contributing negligible dissolved mineral content to the Acushnet River watershed (compare New Bedford MA: 56/108 in Bristol County comparable; Fairhaven MA: 59/117 in Bristol County comparable; Acushnet consistent soft from the same Bristol County Acushnet River Precambrian insoluble supply). The Acushnet watershed — Precambrian Dedham Granite (insoluble — primary dilutant), Ordovician Dartmouth Formation (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary Acushnet alluvium (slightly calcareous — minimal TDS).
At 58 mg/L with TDS 113, Acushnet's water is soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.1 ppt is elevated for soft water — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is recommended — the Bristol County New Bedford area industrial legacy contributes to Acushnet's elevated PFAS readings. Review the Acushnet Water Department's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Acushnet in Bristol County draws from the Acushnet Water on the Acushnet River watershed (Bristol County, southeast Massachusetts) — the Acushnet watershed drains Precambrian Dedham Granite (insoluble) and Ordovician Dartmouth Formation (insoluble) — Massachusetts Bristol County Acushnet River Precambrian insoluble supply produces soft water at 58 mg/L with TDS 113.1 mg/L.