Bellmawr Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
237.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.30
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 Bellmawr, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bellmawr | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -31% |
| Washing Machine | 9.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -21% |
| Water Heater | 11.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -26% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bellmawr compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bellmawr, New Jersey | 112 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Gloucester City, New Jersey | 181.5 mg/L | 13.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Collingswood, New Jersey | 144.5 mg/L | 11 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Haddonfield, New Jersey | 40.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Camden, New Jersey | 127.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Bellmawr compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bellmawr | 112 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bellmawr's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bellmawr, New Jersey, in Camden County — a Camden County borough adjacent to Runnemede and Haddon Township in the inner Philadelphia suburbs of south New Jersey — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Delaware River through the south New Jersey distribution.
The moderately hard 112 mg/L hardness and TDS of 237.1 mg/L reflect the Camden County Delaware River supply's moderate character — the Precambrian Highlands Gneiss provides insoluble dilution while Triassic Newark Formation and Cretaceous Coastal Plain sediments contribute modest calcareous mineral content from the Philadelphia metro area Delaware watershed (compare Runnemede NJ: 110/232 in Camden County comparable; Haddon Township NJ: 114/242 in Camden County comparable; Bellmawr consistent moderate from the same Camden County Delaware River Precambrian supply). The Delaware watershed at Camden County — Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Triassic Newark Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Cretaceous Coastal Plain sediment (insoluble — minor TDS).
At 112 mg/L with TDS 237, Bellmawr's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup in appliances. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.2 ppt is very elevated — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Camden County New Jersey industrial legacy and Delaware River industrial corridor contribute to Bellmawr's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Bellmawr in Camden County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Delaware River (Camden County, south New Jersey) — the Delaware at Camden County drains Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble) and Triassic Newark Formation (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Camden County Delaware River Precambrian supply produces moderately hard water at 112 mg/L with TDS 237.1 mg/L.