Echelon Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
411.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.43
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 Echelon, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Echelon | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -51% |
| Washing Machine | 7.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -37% |
| Water Heater | 9.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -39% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Echelon compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Echelon, New Jersey | 163 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Lindenwold, New Jersey | 74.5 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Springdale, New Jersey | 165.5 mg/L | 12.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Haddonfield, New Jersey | 40.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Greentree, New Jersey | 37.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Echelon compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Echelon | 163 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Echelon's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Echelon, New Jersey, in Camden County — a Camden County unincorporated community adjacent to Voorhees and Cherry Hill in the Philadelphia south New Jersey suburbs — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Delaware River and Camden County Coastal Plain wells through the south New Jersey distribution.
The hard 163 mg/L hardness and TDS of 411.9 mg/L reflect the Camden County supply's hard Delaware River character — the Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation and Quaternary Coastal Plain alluvium contribute calcareous mineral content from the New Jersey Coastal Plain geological corridor, and the Delaware River blended supply concentrates dissolved minerals from the Appalachian headwaters (compare Voorhees NJ: 159/402 in Camden County comparable; Cherry Hill NJ: 166/421 in Camden County comparable; Echelon consistent hard from the same Camden County Delaware River Cretaceous supply). The Delaware River watershed — Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Coastal Plain alluvium (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Delaware River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 163 mg/L with TDS 412, Echelon's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 12.1 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review New Jersey American Water's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Echelon in Camden County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Delaware River supply (Camden County, south New Jersey) — the Delaware watershed draws from Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous) and Quaternary Coastal Plain alluvium (calcareous) — New Jersey Camden County Delaware River Cretaceous supply produces hard water at 163 mg/L with TDS 411.9 mg/L.