Pleasantville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
4.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
64 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.14
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 Pleasantville, your appliances are currently losing 7% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Pleasantville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -8% |
| Washing Machine | 11.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -3% |
| Water Heater | 13.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -10% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Pleasantville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pleasantville, New Jersey | 53.1 mg/L | 10.3 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Ventnor City, New Jersey | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Somers Point, New Jersey | 31 mg/L | 12 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Atlantic City, New Jersey | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 40.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Ocean City, New Jersey | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Pleasantville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pleasantville | 53.1 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Pleasantville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
New Jersey American Water - Atlantic Division serves Pleasantville in Atlantic County, providing public community water to residents. The system sources groundwater from the Atlantic City '800-foot' sand aquifer and the Kirkwood-Cohansey water-table aquifer system. Treatment involves disinfection, with no specific treatment plant names detailed in available reports. The utility monitors compliance through annual Consumer Confidence Reports accessible on their website, with the entire supply drawn from Atlantic Coastal Plain province groundwater.
The supply percolates through sandy aquifers of the Kirkwood-Cohansey formation (Miocene sands and gravels) and the deeper confined Atlantic City 800-foot sand aquifer, part of the unconsolidated and confined sands of the Atlantic Coastal Plain. These geological layers are rich in calcareous shell material; Pleistocene sands and gravels overlying clays dissolve calcium carbonate minerals from shell fragments and limestone lenses, contributing naturally elevated mineral content typical of coastal plain aquifers.
At 53.1 mg/L (soft range), scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, and appliances is minimal, and soap lathering is efficient with rare spotting on glassware — no water softener is required. Water quality shows pH around 7.25 (neutral), lead at 90th percentile 2 µg/L, and copper at 0.445 mg/L, all within action levels. Tapwaterdata notes 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs, so a certified filter is recommended as a precaution. Treatment involves disinfection with full compliance to MCLs.
Geology & Source: Atlantic Coastal Plain; Kirkwood-Cohansey water-table aquifer (Miocene sands/gravels) and confined Atlantic City 800-foot sand aquifer — shell fragments and limestone lenses dissolve calcium carbonate, yielding softly mineralized groundwater
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Pleasantville 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.