Lumberton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.8 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
155.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.22
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 Lumberton, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lumberton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -19% |
| Washing Machine | 10.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -18% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Lumberton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lumberton, New Jersey | 82.5 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Vincentown, New Jersey | 37 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Willingboro, New Jersey | 73 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Mount Laurel, New Jersey | 100.5 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey | 66.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Lumberton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lumberton | 82.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lumberton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lumberton, New Jersey, in Burlington County — a Burlington County township adjacent to Hainesport and Mount Holly on Rancocas Creek in south-central New Jersey — receives its water from the Lumberton Township Water, drawing from Rancocas Creek or the Pine Barrens aquifer (Burlington County) through the south-central New Jersey distribution.
The soft 82.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 155.1 mg/L reflect the south-central New Jersey Burlington County Pine Barrens supply's soft character — the Miocene Kirkwood Formation's slightly calcareous sands and Cohansey Formation insoluble contacts produce soft water typical of the New Jersey Pine Barrens communities (compare Holiday City-Berkeley NJ: 92/180 in Ocean County comparable; Hamilton Square NJ: 77/142 in Mercer County comparable; Lumberton similar). The Rancocas-Cohansey watershed at Burlington County — Miocene Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Miocene Cohansey Formation (insoluble — dilutant), and Quaternary Atlantic Coastal Plain alluvium (insoluble — secondary dilutant).
At 82.5 mg/L, Lumberton's water is soft — scale forms very slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Burlington County south-central New Jersey industrial corridor contribute to Lumberton's elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Lumberton in Burlington County draws from the Lumberton Township Water on Rancocas Creek or Pine Barrens aquifer (Burlington County, south-central New Jersey) — the Rancocas-Cohansey watershed at Burlington County drains Miocene Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous) and Miocene Cohansey Formation (insoluble) — New Jersey Burlington County Rancocas Creek Miocene coastal plain supply produces soft water at 82.5 mg/L with TDS 155.1 mg/L.