Beachwood Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
229.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.29
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 Beachwood, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Beachwood | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -29% |
| Washing Machine | 9.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -21% |
| Water Heater | 11.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -25% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Beachwood compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Beachwood, New Jersey | 109.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Toms River, New Jersey | 178.5 mg/L | 13 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Bayville, New Jersey | 108.5 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey | 92 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Brick, New Jersey | 62.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Beachwood compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Beachwood | 109.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Beachwood's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Beachwood, New Jersey, in Ocean County — an Ocean County borough adjacent to Toms River and Pine Beach near Barnegat Bay in east-central New Jersey — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Toms River watershed through the east-central New Jersey distribution.
The moderately hard 109.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 229.7 mg/L are elevated for a Pine Barrens-adjacent Coastal Plain supply — the Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation contains slightly calcareous glauconite-bearing zones, and the Ocean County zone taps blended Coastal Plain aquifer water with elevated dissolved mineral content compared to deeper Pinelands zones (compare Toms River NJ: 107/223 in Ocean County comparable; Pine Beach NJ: 111/236 in Ocean County comparable; Beachwood consistent moderate from the same Ocean County Toms River watershed Cretaceous insoluble supply). The Coastal Plain aquifer at Ocean County — Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Pine Barrens sediment (insoluble — primary dilutant), and Quaternary Coastal Plain alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 109.5 mg/L with TDS 230, Beachwood's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.1 ppt is elevated — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is recommended — the Ocean County industrial and Superfund site legacy contributes to Beachwood's elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Beachwood in Ocean County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Toms River watershed (Ocean County, east-central New Jersey) — the Ocean County Coastal Plain draws from Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous) and Quaternary Pine Barrens sediment (insoluble) — New Jersey Ocean County Toms River watershed Cretaceous insoluble supply produces moderately hard water at 109.5 mg/L with TDS 229.7 mg/L.