Edgewater Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
389.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.42
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 Edgewater, your appliances are currently losing 21% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Edgewater | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -48% |
| Washing Machine | 7.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -35% |
| Water Heater | 9.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -38% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Edgewater compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Edgewater, New Jersey | 157 mg/L | 11.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cliffside Park, New Jersey | 105.5 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Morningside Heights, New York | 107.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Fort Lee, New Jersey | 39.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Fairview, New Jersey | 170 mg/L | 12.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Edgewater compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Edgewater | 157 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Edgewater's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Edgewater, New Jersey, in Bergen County — a Bergen County borough adjacent to Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs on the Hudson River opposite Manhattan in north-central New Jersey — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from Oradell Reservoir on the Hackensack River through the north-central New Jersey distribution.
The hard 157 mg/L hardness and TDS of 389.1 mg/L reflect the Bergen County Hackensack supply's hard calcareous character — the Precambrian Highlands Gneiss provides insoluble dilution while Cambrian Kittatinny Limestone carbonates and Triassic Passaic Formation red beds contribute calcareous minerals to the blended Oradell Reservoir supply (compare Hasbrouck Heights NJ: 83/156 in Bergen County softer northern draw; Fort Lee NJ: 155/385 in Bergen County comparable; Edgewater consistent hard from the same Bergen County Oradell Hackensack supply). The Hackensack watershed at Bergen County — Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble — dilutant), Cambrian Kittatinny Limestone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Triassic Passaic Formation (slightly calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 157 mg/L with TDS 389, Edgewater's water is hard — scale builds in appliances and faucets over months. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 11.8 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Bergen County north New Jersey industrial legacy and Hudson River contamination sources contribute to Edgewater's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Edgewater in Bergen County draws from NJ American Water on Oradell Reservoir (Bergen County, north-central New Jersey) — the Hackensack watershed at Bergen County drains Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Kittatinny Limestone (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Bergen County Oradell Reservoir Precambrian insoluble supply produces hard water at 157 mg/L with TDS 389.1 mg/L.