Fairview Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
439.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.45
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 Fairview, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fairview | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -53% |
| Washing Machine | 7.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -39% |
| Water Heater | 8.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -41% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fairview compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fairview, New Jersey | 170 mg/L | 12.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cliffside Park, New Jersey | 105.5 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| North Bergen, New Jersey | 107.5 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| West New York, New Jersey | 64 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Upper West Side, New York | 68.5 mg/L | 3.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Fairview compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fairview | 170 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fairview's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fairview, New Jersey, in Bergen County — a Bergen County borough adjacent to Cliffside Park and North Bergen in northeast New Jersey — receives its water from Suez Water New Jersey, drawing from the Hackensack River reservoirs (Bergen County) through the northeast New Jersey distribution.
The hard 170 mg/L hardness and TDS of 439.2 mg/L reflect the northeast New Jersey Hackensack River supply's hard Triassic calcareous character — consistent with other Bergen County Hackensack watershed communities (Hackensack: ~168 mg/L; Englewood: ~170 mg/L). The Hackensack River watershed at Bergen County drains — Triassic Brunswick Formation (calcareous redbed — primary hardness contributor), Triassic Passaic Formation (calcareous), Precambrian Ramapo Mountains (insoluble — dilutant), and the Watchung Basalt sills (near-insoluble). The Triassic calcareous redbeds produce the hard northeast New Jersey supply.
At 170 mg/L, Fairview's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 12.5 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — McGuire Air Force Base (Burlington County — AFFF), Picatinny Arsenal (Morris County — AFFF), and the northeast New Jersey industrial corridor contribute to Fairview's very elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Fairview in Bergen County draws from the United Water New Jersey (now Suez Water) on the Hackensack River reservoirs (Bergen County, northeast New Jersey) — the Hackensack watershed drains the New Jersey Highlands (Triassic Brunswick Redbed — calcareous) and Precambrian Ramapo Mountains — New Jersey Bergen County Hackensack River Triassic calcareous watershed produces hard water at 170 mg/L with TDS 439.2 mg/L.