Whitman Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
243.7 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 Whitman, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Whitman | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -26% |
| Washing Machine | 9.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -17% |
| Water Heater | 11.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -23% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Whitman compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Whitman, Massachusetts | 100.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Abington, Massachusetts | 55.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| East Bridgewater, Massachusetts | 118 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Rockland, Massachusetts | 40 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Brockton, Massachusetts | 63.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Whitman compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Whitman | 100.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Whitman's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Whitman, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County — a Plymouth County town adjacent to Brockton and Abington in southeast Massachusetts — receives its water from the Whitman Water Division or the Old Colony YMCA/Plymouth County service, drawing from local reservoirs and aquifer sources (Plymouth County) through the southeast Massachusetts distribution.
The moderately hard 100.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 243.7 mg/L are harder than the typical southeast Massachusetts New England crystalline supply (Head of Westport: 64 mg/L; Mashpee: 20.5 mg/L) — reflecting either a distinct harder Plymouth County reservoir geology, Brockton water purchase contribution, or local Plymouth County groundwater with some calcareous glacial till dissolution. The Plymouth County watershed at Whitman drains the New England Upland — Precambrian Dedham Granodiorite (insoluble), Precambrian Bridgewater Gneiss (insoluble), and Pleistocene calcareous glacial till (calcareous — primary hardness contributor, from limestone-bearing Laurentide glacial deposits).
At 100.5 mg/L, Whitman's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 10.1 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — South Weymouth Naval Air Station (Plymouth County — AFFF, legacy contamination directly in the Plymouth County groundwater zone) contributes to Whitman's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Whitman in Plymouth County draws from the Whitman Water Division on the Aquifer Ponds Reservoir and local Plymouth County aquifer (Plymouth County, southeast Massachusetts) — the watershed drains the New England Upland (Precambrian Dedham Granodiorite — insoluble) — Massachusetts Plymouth County local reservoir New England crystalline watershed produces moderately hard water at 100.5 mg/L with TDS 243.7 mg/L.