Little Ferry Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
477.1 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 Little Ferry, your appliances are currently losing 24% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Little Ferry | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -56% |
| Washing Machine | 7 yrs | 12 yrs | -42% |
| Water Heater | 8.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -44% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Little Ferry compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Little Ferry, New Jersey | 179.5 mg/L | 13 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Ridgefield Park, New Jersey | 37.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Hackensack, New Jersey | 73 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Ridgefield, New Jersey | 37 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey | 83 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Little Ferry compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Little Ferry | 179.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Little Ferry's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Little Ferry, New Jersey, in Bergen County — a Bergen County borough adjacent to Moonachie and Hackensack on the Hackensack River in northeast New Jersey — receives its water from the Hackensack Water Company (Suez), drawing from Oradell Reservoir through the northeast New Jersey distribution.
The hard 179.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 477.1 mg/L reflect the Bergen County supply's hard character — the Precambrian Grenville Province gneiss provides insoluble dilution, while Cretaceous Raritan Formation and Triassic Newark Basin sediments contribute calcareous and dissolved mineral content from the Hackensack Valley geological corridor (compare Moonachie NJ: 176/469 in Bergen County comparable; Hackensack NJ: 182/485 in Bergen County comparable; Little Ferry consistent hard from the same Bergen County Oradell Reservoir Precambrian-Cretaceous calcareous supply). The Hackensack watershed — Precambrian Grenville Province gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cretaceous Raritan Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Triassic Newark Basin sediment (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 179.5 mg/L with TDS 477, Little Ferry's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 13.0 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — Bergen County NJ industrial legacy (Meadowlands area contamination) is a major contributor. Review Hackensack Water Company's annual report.
Geology & Source: Little Ferry in Bergen County draws from the Hackensack Water on Oradell Reservoir (Bergen County, northeast New Jersey) — the Hackensack watershed drains Precambrian Grenville Province gneiss (insoluble) and Cretaceous Raritan Formation (calcareous) — New Jersey Bergen County Oradell Reservoir Precambrian-Cretaceous calcareous supply produces hard water at 179.5 mg/L with TDS 477.1 mg/L.