Pine Hill Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
287.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.34
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 Pine Hill, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Pine Hill | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -36% |
| Washing Machine | 8.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -26% |
| Water Heater | 10.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -30% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Pine Hill compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pine Hill, New Jersey | 128 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Lindenwold, New Jersey | 74.5 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Echelon, New Jersey | 163 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Sicklerville, New Jersey | 157.5 mg/L | 11.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Williamstown, New Jersey | 51.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Pine Hill compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pine Hill | 128 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Pine Hill's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Pine Hill, New Jersey, in Camden County — a Camden County borough adjacent to Clementon and Sicklerville in the south New Jersey Pinelands — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer through the south New Jersey distribution.
The moderately hard 128 mg/L hardness and TDS of 287.4 mg/L reflect the Camden County supply's moderate Coastal Plain character — the Miocene Kirkwood Formation and Cretaceous Vincentown Formation are sandy-slightly calcareous formations in the South Jersey Coastal Plain; despite the Pinelands setting, NJ American Water blends sources that concentrate moderate mineral content in the Camden County supply (compare Clementon NJ: 124/278 in Camden County comparable; Sicklerville NJ: 131/296 in Camden County comparable; Pine Hill consistent moderate from the same Camden County Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer Miocene supply). The Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer — Miocene Kirkwood Formation (sandy insoluble — primary dilutant), Cretaceous Vincentown Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary South Jersey Coastal Plain alluvium (slightly calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 128 mg/L with TDS 287, Pine Hill's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 10.1 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review New Jersey American Water's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Pine Hill in Camden County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer (Camden County, south New Jersey) — the South Jersey Coastal Plain at Camden County draws from Miocene Kirkwood Formation (sandy insoluble) and Cretaceous Vincentown Formation (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Camden County Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer Miocene supply produces moderately hard water at 128 mg/L with TDS 287.4 mg/L.