Maple Shade Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
6.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
411 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.20
energy & soap waste
Source: See methodology section below · 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 Maple Shade, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Maple Shade | 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 Maple Shade compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Maple Shade, New Jersey | 75 mg/L | 56.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Cherry Hill Mall, New Jersey | 75 mg/L | 57.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 56 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cherry Hill, New Jersey | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 57.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Cinnaminson, New Jersey | 75 mg/L | 10.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Maple Shade compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Maple Shade | 75 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Maple Shade's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Maple Shade Township Water Department serves the township in Burlington County, New Jersey, a suburb near Philadelphia. The utility draws groundwater from municipal wells in the Potomac-Raritan-Magothy (PRM) Aquifer but supplements its allocation by purchasing treated water from state-approved providers such as New Jersey American Water's Western/Mount Holly System, which also taps the Mount Laurel-Wenonah Aquifer. No specific treatment plants are named in available reports, but standard disinfection and corrosion control are applied per state regulations to the blended supply serving the township.
The supply originates within the Delaware River watershed's coastal plain portion, where permeable sands and clays of the PRM Aquifer capture recharge from precipitation and surface inflows. Cretaceous-era formations like the Magothy and Raritan groups dominate, with the Mount Laurel-Wenonah adding finer sands and shell layers. This geology leaches natural calcium and magnesium from mineral-rich sediments, yielding a moderately mineralised supply with low to medium susceptibility to pathogens, nutrients, and disinfection byproducts.
Moderately hard water promotes moderate scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines, causing white deposits and requiring more detergent. Regular deliming of heaters, installing drain screens, and periodic system flushing helps mitigate issues; a water softener is recommended for households noticing spotting on fixtures or film on glassware. Water quality shows pH around 7.5 with lead and copper compliance confirmed; fluoride occurs naturally at low levels (0.29 mg/L); the full 2023 CCR available via the township site confirms regulated parameters below MCLs.
Geology & Source: Potomac-Raritan-Magothy Aquifer — Cretaceous Atlantic Coastal Plain sands, gravels, and silts; Mount Laurel-Wenonah Aquifer adds finer sands and shell layers; carbonate-influenced formations produce moderately mineralized hard groundwater
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Maple Shade is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.
Water Hardness
Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.
pH
Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.
TDS — Total Dissolved Solids
Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.
PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.
Lead
Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Appliance Lifespan
Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.