Atco Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.8 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
202 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 Atco, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Atco | 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 Atco compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Atco, New Jersey | 100 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Jackson, New Jersey | 60 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Sicklerville, New Jersey | 157.5 mg/L | 11.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Lindenwold, New Jersey | 74.5 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Williamstown, New Jersey | 51.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Atco compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Atco | 100 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Atco's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Atco, New Jersey, in Camden County — a Camden County unincorporated community adjacent to Winslow and Waterford in south-central New Jersey — receives its water from the New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Delaware River or the Pine Barrens aquifer (Camden County) through the south-central New Jersey distribution.
The moderately soft 100 mg/L hardness and TDS of 202 mg/L reflect the south-central New Jersey Camden County Pine Barrens supply's moderate coastal plain character — the Miocene Cohansey Formation insoluble and Kirkwood Formation slightly calcareous produce moderate water typical of the south Jersey coastal plain communities (compare Lumberton NJ: 82.5/155 in Burlington County softer; Cedar Grove NJ: 87/167 in Essex County comparable; Atco slightly harder from the Delaware River calcareous blend). The Delaware-Cohansey system at Camden County — Miocene Cohansey Formation (insoluble — dilutant), Miocene Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Atlantic Coastal Plain alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 100 mg/L with TDS 202, Atco's water is moderately soft. Appliances last well with standard maintenance. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 8.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Camden County south New Jersey military (former Fort Dix) and industrial corridor contribute to Atco's elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Atco in Camden County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Delaware River or Pine Barrens aquifer (Camden County, south-central New Jersey) — the Delaware-Cohansey watershed at Camden County drains Miocene Cohansey Formation (insoluble) and Miocene Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Camden County Delaware River Miocene coastal plain supply produces moderately soft water at 100 mg/L with TDS 202 mg/L.