North Bergen Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.3 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
223.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.29
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 North Bergen, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In North Bergen | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -28% |
| Washing Machine | 9.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -20% |
| Water Heater | 11.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -25% |
Regional Water Comparison
How North Bergen compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Bergen, New Jersey | 107.5 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Fairview, New Jersey | 170 mg/L | 12.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| West New York, New Jersey | 64 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Union City, New Jersey | 175.5 mg/L | 12.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cliffside Park, New Jersey | 105.5 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How North Bergen compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Bergen | 107.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes North Bergen's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
North Bergen Township, New Jersey, in Hudson County above the Hudson River Palisades on the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge — a densely populated suburban township adjacent to Weehawken and the Lincoln Tunnel approaches — draws its municipal water supply from the Wanaque Reservoir and Passaic River system via Suez Water New Jersey (formerly United Water), distributing Passaic Valley water through the northern Hudson County transmission system. Water hardness in North Bergen measures 107.5 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
North Bergen's moderate hardness reflects the Passaic Valley–Wanaque supply and the northern Hudson County distribution characteristics. The Wanaque Reservoir (in the Ramapo Mountains of northern Passaic County) drains the Precambrian Reading Prong and Proterozoic Ramapo gneiss and granite terrain — producing relatively soft natural water. The Passaic River system contributes some calcareous input from the New Jersey Highlands Ordovician carbonate formations. The North Bergen distribution receives the blended Passaic Valley–Wanaque supply through the Suez Water north Hudson transmission, with the 107.5 mg/L reflecting moderate hardness accumulation in the Hudson County distribution infrastructure — notably softer than Newark and the urban Essex County communities on the same supply due to the shorter, less aged north Hudson County transmission distance.
At 107.5 mg/L, North Bergen residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Faucet aerators and showerheads develop deposits after several months — monthly cleaning with citric acid solution is practical maintenance. Suez Water New Jersey consistently delivers water meeting all New Jersey DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: River supply from the Passaic River and Wanaque Reservoir via the Suez Water New Jersey (now United Water) and Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) — the north Hudson County North Bergen distribution; moderately hard supply at 107.5 mg/L — reflecting the Passaic Valley–Wanaque supply characteristics in the northern Hudson County distribution zone.