Cherry Hill Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
~120–179 mg/L
Hardestimated · not lab-verified
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
320.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.40
energy & soap waste
Source: See methodology section below · 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, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cherry Hill | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 9.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -20% |
| Water Heater | 12 yrs | 15 yrs | -20% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cherry Hill compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cherry Hill, New Jersey | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 57.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Cherry Hill Mall, New Jersey | 75 mg/L | 57.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Pennsauken, New Jersey | ≈ 180+ mg/L | 126.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Maple Shade, New Jersey | 75 mg/L | 56.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Haddonfield, New Jersey | 40.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Cherry Hill compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cherry Hill | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cherry Hill's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
New Jersey American Water - Western serves Cherry Hill in Camden County, New Jersey, providing water to approximately 20,873 people through 4 utilities. The system utilizes one surface water intake from the Delaware River and 42 active wells, including 5 seasonal wells, tapping into multiple aquifers. Water is sourced, treated, and distributed to serve the township's residential and commercial needs across the Delaware River basin and the underlying coastal plain aquifer systems of Camden County.
The watershed encompasses the Delaware River basin and the underlying coastal plain aquifers of Camden County. Key geological features include the Cretaceous Potomac-Raritan-Magothy, Mount Laurel-Wenonah, and Englishtown aquifer systems, consisting of unconsolidated sands, gravels, and clays overlying limestone-influenced formations. These dissolve calcium and magnesium into the groundwater, yielding a hard supply, while the Delaware River adds surface contributions shaped by upstream Piedmont and coastal plain geology, contributing to a moderately mineralized character overall.
Hard water in this supply leads to scale buildup in pipes, heaters, and fixtures, reducing the efficiency and lifespan of water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and coffee makers. Soap lathering is poorer, and skin may feel dry after bathing. Maintenance tips include regular descaling of appliances, installing drain screens for sediment, and using vinegar soaks for faucets. A water softener is recommended to mitigate these effects and protect plumbing. Water quality testing shows 10 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines, including 1,2,3-Trichloropropane, with no MCL violations reported; all legal standards are met and the utility recommends certified filters for additional safety.
Geology & Source: Cretaceous Potomac-Raritan-Magothy, Mount Laurel-Wenonah, and Englishtown aquifers — unconsolidated sands and gravels with carbonate-rich sediments dissolve calcium and magnesium; Delaware River adds mineralized coastal plain contributions
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Cherry Hill is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.
Water Hardness
Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.
pH
Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.
TDS — Total Dissolved Solids
Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.
PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.
Lead
Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Appliance Lifespan
Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.