Browns Mills Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
274.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Browns Mills, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Browns Mills | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -35% |
| Washing Machine | 9 yrs | 12 yrs | -25% |
| Water Heater | 10.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Browns Mills compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Browns Mills, New Jersey | 124 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Vincentown, New Jersey | 37 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Mount Holly, New Jersey | 100.5 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Lumberton, New Jersey | 82.5 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Hamilton Square, New Jersey | 77 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Browns Mills compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Browns Mills | 124 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Browns Mills's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Browns Mills, New Jersey, in Burlington County — a Burlington County unincorporated community adjacent to Pemberton and Fort Dix within Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in central New Jersey — receives its water from the Joint Base MDL Water or Burlington County utilities, drawing from the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer through the central New Jersey distribution.
The moderately hard 124 mg/L hardness and TDS of 274.6 mg/L are elevated for a Pine Barrens Pinelands Aquifer supply — the Cretaceous Kirkwood and Cohansey formations are largely insoluble quartz sand, but the Browns Mills zone taps deeper, more mineralized Coastal Plain aquifer zones with elevated dissolved mineral content (compare Pemberton NJ: 121/267 in Burlington County comparable; Mount Holly NJ: 127/282 in Burlington County comparable; Browns Mills consistent moderate from the same Burlington County Pinelands Aquifer Cretaceous insoluble supply). The Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer — Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cretaceous Cohansey Sand (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary Pine Barrens sediment (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 124 mg/L with TDS 275, Browns Mills' water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.9 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Burlington County Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst military complex is a major known PFAS source.
Geology & Source: Browns Mills in Burlington County draws from the JBMDL Water on the Pinelands Aquifer (Burlington County, central New Jersey) — the Burlington County Coastal Plain draws from Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation (insoluble) and Cretaceous Cohansey Sand (insoluble) — New Jersey Burlington County Pinelands Aquifer Cretaceous insoluble supply produces moderately hard water at 124 mg/L with TDS 274.6 mg/L.