Carver Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
253 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.27
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 Carver, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Carver | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -27% |
| Washing Machine | 9.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -18% |
| Water Heater | 11.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -23% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Carver compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Carver, Massachusetts | 103 mg/L | 10.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Kingston, Massachusetts | 48 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Middleborough, Massachusetts | 45 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Duxbury, Massachusetts | 113 mg/L | 11 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Hanson, Massachusetts | 49 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Carver compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Carver | 103 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Carver's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Carver, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County — a Plymouth County town adjacent to Middleborough and Rochester in the Plymouth Pinelands of southeast Massachusetts — receives its water from the Carver Water Department or a local district, drawing from Assawompset Pond and the watershed through the southeast Massachusetts distribution.
The moderately hard 103 mg/L hardness and TDS of 253 mg/L reflect the Plymouth County Assawompset supply's moderate character — the Cretaceous Coastal Plain sands are largely insoluble while the Quaternary Plymouth Pinelands outwash sands contain minor calcareous glacial till, producing the modestly mineralized water characteristic of southeast Massachusetts kettle ponds (compare Middleborough MA: 100/246 in Plymouth County comparable; Rochester MA: 106/260 in Plymouth County comparable; Carver consistent moderate from the same Plymouth County Assawompset Pond Coastal Plain supply). The Assawompset watershed — Cretaceous Coastal Plain sand (insoluble — primary dilutant), Quaternary Plymouth Pinelands outwash (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Holocene peat and sand (insoluble — minor TDS).
At 103 mg/L with TDS 253, Carver's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup in appliances. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 10.3 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Plymouth County southeast Massachusetts cranberry bogs, former industrial uses, and military legacy (Camp Edwards / JBCC) contribute to Carver's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Carver in Plymouth County draws from Carver Water on Assawompset Pond (Plymouth County, southeast Massachusetts) — the Mattapoisett watershed drains Cretaceous Coastal Plain sand (insoluble) and Quaternary Plymouth Pinelands outwash (slightly calcareous) — Massachusetts Plymouth County Assawompset Pond Coastal Plain supply produces moderately hard water at 103 mg/L with TDS 253 mg/L.