Marlton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
168.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.23
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 Marlton, your appliances are currently losing 12% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Marlton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -21% |
| Washing Machine | 10.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -19% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Marlton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Marlton, New Jersey | 87.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Greentree, New Jersey | 37.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Springdale, New Jersey | 165.5 mg/L | 12.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Mount Laurel, New Jersey | 100.5 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Echelon, New Jersey | 163 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Marlton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Marlton | 87.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Marlton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Marlton, New Jersey, in Burlington County — a Burlington County unincorporated community adjacent to Cherry Hill and Moorestown in the south Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Rancocas Creek and Pinelands aquifer system through the south-central New Jersey distribution.
The moderately hard 87.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 168.2 mg/L reflect the Burlington County supply's moderate New Jersey Pinelands character — the Miocene Cohansey Formation and Eocene Vincentown Formation are sandy insoluble-slightly calcareous formations in the New Jersey Pinelands; Marlton draws from moderate Coastal Plain aquifer zones, softer than the deeper Potomac-Raritan-Magothy aquifer zones (compare Cherry Hill NJ: 83/160 in Camden County comparable; Moorestown NJ: 91/176 in Burlington County comparable; Marlton consistent moderate from the same Burlington County Cohansey aquifer Miocene supply). The Burlington County Coastal Plain aquifer — Miocene Cohansey Formation (sandy insoluble — primary dilutant), Eocene Vincentown Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Pinelands alluvium (sandy insoluble — TDS contributor).
At 87.5 mg/L with TDS 168, Marlton's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review New Jersey American Water's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Marlton in Burlington County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Rancocas Creek/Pinelands aquifer (Burlington County, south-central New Jersey) — the New Jersey Pinelands at Burlington County draws from Miocene Cohansey Formation (sandy insoluble) and Eocene Vincentown Formation (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Burlington County Cohansey aquifer Miocene supply produces moderately hard water at 87.5 mg/L with TDS 168.2 mg/L.