Cherry Hill Mall Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
322.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.37
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 Cherry Hill Mall, your appliances are currently losing 18% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cherry Hill Mall | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -41% |
| Washing Machine | 8.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -29% |
| Water Heater | 10.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -33% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cherry Hill Mall compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cherry Hill Mall, New Jersey | 138.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cherry Hill, New Jersey | 138 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Maple Shade, New Jersey | 87 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Pennsauken, New Jersey | 124.5 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey | 66.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Cherry Hill Mall compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cherry Hill Mall | 138.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cherry Hill Mall's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cherry Hill Mall, New Jersey, in Camden County — a Camden County community adjacent to Cherry Hill and Erlton in southwest New Jersey — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Delaware River (Camden County) through the southwest New Jersey distribution.
The moderately hard 138.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 322.5 mg/L are slightly softer than the Camden County Springdale community (165.5 mg/L) — reflecting Cherry Hill Mall's supply blend or distribution zone receiving a slightly less calcareous treatment output from the same NJ American Water Delaware intake system. The Delaware River at Camden County drains — Triassic Brunswick Formation (calcareous redbed — primary hardness contributor), Cambrian Hardyston Quartzite (slightly calcareous), and Precambrian Reading Prong crystalline (insoluble — dilutant).
At 138.5 mg/L, Cherry Hill Mall's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 10.7 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — McGuire Air Force Base (Burlington County — AFFF) and the southwest New Jersey military-industrial corridor contribute to Cherry Hill Mall's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Cherry Hill Mall in Camden County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Delaware River (Camden County, southwest New Jersey) — the Delaware at Camden drains the Triassic Basin (Triassic Brunswick Formation — calcareous) and Precambrian Reading Prong — New Jersey Camden County Delaware River Triassic calcareous watershed produces moderately hard water at 138.5 mg/L with TDS 322.5 mg/L.