Gloucester City Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
484.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.48
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 Gloucester City, your appliances are currently losing 24% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Gloucester City | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -58% |
| Washing Machine | 6.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -43% |
| Water Heater | 8.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -45% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Gloucester City compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Gloucester City, New Jersey | 181.5 mg/L | 13.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Camden, New Jersey | 127.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Bellmawr, New Jersey | 112 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Whitman, Pennsylvania | 132 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Pennsport, Pennsylvania | 166 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Gloucester City compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Gloucester City | 181.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Gloucester City's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Gloucester City, New Jersey, in Camden County — a Camden County city adjacent to Westville and Brooklawn directly on the Delaware River waterfront in south New Jersey — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Delaware River through the south New Jersey distribution.
The hard 181.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 484.9 mg/L are higher than typical Camden County Delaware River supply averages — the Gloucester City water blend draws from both Delaware River water and Camden County Coastal Plain groundwater with elevated mineral content from calcareous Coastal Plain formations (compare Westville NJ: 176/470 in Camden County comparable; Brooklawn NJ: 185/498 in Camden County comparable; Gloucester City consistent hard from the same Camden County Delaware River Triassic blended supply). The Delaware-Camden County blended supply — Triassic Newark Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Cretaceous Coastal Plain groundwater (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Delaware alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 181.5 mg/L with TDS 485, Gloucester City's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 13.1 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Camden County Delaware River industrial waterfront (among the most PFAS-contaminated areas in New Jersey) contributes to Gloucester City's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Gloucester City in Camden County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Delaware River (Camden County, south New Jersey) — the Delaware River and Camden County supply blends Triassic Newark Formation (slightly calcareous) and Cretaceous Coastal Plain groundwater (calcareous) — New Jersey Camden County Delaware River Triassic blended supply produces hard water at 181.5 mg/L with TDS 484.9 mg/L.