Asbury Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
453.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.46
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 Asbury Park, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Asbury Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -54% |
| Washing Machine | 7.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -40% |
| Water Heater | 8.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -42% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Asbury Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Asbury Park, New Jersey | 173.5 mg/L | 12.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Long Branch, New Jersey | 184 mg/L | 13.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Tinton Falls, New Jersey | 164 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Point Pleasant, New Jersey | 160.5 mg/L | 11.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Middletown, New Jersey | 66 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Asbury Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Asbury Park | 173.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Asbury Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Asbury Park, New Jersey, in Monmouth County — a Monmouth County city adjacent to Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach on the Jersey Shore — receives its municipal water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Manasquan Reservoir (Manasquan River, Monmouth County) through the NJAW Monmouth County distribution system.
The hard 173.5 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 453.1 mg/L reflect the central New Jersey Manasquan River supply's calcareous character from the coastal Cretaceous and Eocene formations. The Manasquan River (Manasquan Reservoir) drains the New Jersey Inner Coastal Plain — Cretaceous Magothy Formation (calcareous sand and clay), Eocene Vincentown Formation (calcareous glauconitic sand — primary hardness contributor), and Cretaceous Englishtown Formation (calcareous). The Eocene and Cretaceous calcareous Coastal Plain input produces the hard central New Jersey supply.
At 173.5 mg/L, Asbury Park's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 12.7 ppt is among the highest in this dataset — Fort Monmouth (Monmouth County — AFFF, decommissioned Army Signal Corps base with a large PFAS plume directly in the Manasquan watershed), McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Joint Base (Ocean County proximity), and the New Jersey Shore industrial complex contribute to Asbury Park's very elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Asbury Park in Monmouth County draws from NJ American Water on the Manasquan Reservoir (Monmouth County, east New Jersey) — the Manasquan drains the New Jersey Inner Coastal Plain (Cretaceous Magothy Formation calcareous, Eocene Vincentown calcareous) — New Jersey Monmouth County Manasquan Coastal Plain calcareous watershed produces hard water at 173.5 mg/L with TDS 453.1 mg/L in this Monmouth County New Jersey city.