Lindenwold Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
135.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.20
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 Lindenwold, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lindenwold | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -16% |
| Washing Machine | 10.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -10% |
| Water Heater | 12.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -16% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Lindenwold compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ 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 |
| Sicklerville, New Jersey | 157.5 mg/L | 11.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cherry Hill Mall, New Jersey | 138.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cherry Hill, New Jersey | 138 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Lindenwold compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lindenwold | 74.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lindenwold's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lindenwold, New Jersey, in Camden County — a Camden County borough adjacent to Gloucester Township and Stratford in the south Camden County corridor — receives its municipal water from New Jersey American Water (NJAW), drawing from the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer (Camden County) or the Delaware River through the NJAW Pennsauken plant.
The soft 74.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 135.4 mg/L reflect the New Jersey Coastal Plain's characteristically soft quartz sand aquifer. The Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer is developed in Miocene Kirkwood Formation (quartz-rich sand — insoluble) and Pliocene Cohansey Sand (pure quartz sand — insoluble), producing the very soft water that characterizes all south New Jersey Coastal Plain communities. The Camden County Coastal Plain aquifer is one of the most prolific and pristine aquifers in New Jersey, yielding abundant soft water from the insoluble quartz formations.
At 74.5 mg/L, Lindenwold's water is soft — essentially no scale forms, soap lathers abundantly, and appliances maintain good efficiency. Annual descaling is sufficient. The PFAS level of 7.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Fort Dix/McGuire AFB (Burlington County — AFFF in the Kirkwood-Cohansey recharge zone), the Gloucester County industrial corridor, and the south New Jersey Coastal Plain PFAS background contribute to Lindenwold's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Lindenwold in Camden County draws from New Jersey American Water on the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer (Camden County, New Jersey Coastal Plain) — the Kirkwood-Cohansey is developed in Miocene Kirkwood Formation and Pliocene Cohansey Sand (insoluble quartz sand, New Jersey Coastal Plain) — New Jersey Camden County Miocene-Pliocene quartz sand aquifer produces soft water at 74.5 mg/L with TDS 135.4 mg/L in this Camden County New Jersey borough.