Lincoln Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.3 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
462.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.47
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 Lincoln Park, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lincoln Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -55% |
| Washing Machine | 7.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -41% |
| Water Heater | 8.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -43% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Lincoln Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lincoln Park, New Jersey | 176 mg/L | 12.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Wayne, New Jersey | 56 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Pompton Lakes, New Jersey | 162.5 mg/L | 12 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Totowa, New Jersey | 165 mg/L | 12.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Oakland, New Jersey | 121 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Lincoln Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lincoln Park | 176 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lincoln Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lincoln Park, New Jersey, in Morris County — a Morris County borough adjacent to Pompton Plains and Wayne on the Pompton River in north New Jersey — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Pequannock River watershed through the north New Jersey distribution.
The hard 176 mg/L hardness and TDS of 462.5 mg/L reflect the Morris County supply's hard blended character — while the Precambrian Highlands Gneiss provides insoluble dilution, the Triassic Passaic Formation mudstone and the north New Jersey treatment blending concentrate mineral content; Lincoln Park's higher hardness than neighboring Somerset County communities reflects the Morris County distribution zone's harder Passaic basin groundwater component (compare Pompton Plains NJ: 172/453 in Morris County comparable; Wayne NJ: 179/472 in Passaic County comparable; Lincoln Park consistent hard from the same Morris County Pequannock River Precambrian supply). The Pequannock watershed — Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Triassic Passaic Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Pompton River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 176 mg/L with TDS 463, Lincoln Park's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 12.8 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: Lincoln Park in Morris County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Pequannock River supply (Morris County, north New Jersey) — the Pequannock watershed draws from Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble) and Triassic Passaic Formation (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Morris County Pequannock River Precambrian supply produces hard water at 176 mg/L with TDS 462.5 mg/L.