Point Pleasant Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
402.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.43
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 Point Pleasant, your appliances are currently losing 21% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Point Pleasant | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -49% |
| Washing Machine | 7.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -36% |
| Water Heater | 9.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -39% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Point Pleasant compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Point Pleasant, New Jersey | 160.5 mg/L | 11.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Brick, New Jersey | 62.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Asbury Park, New Jersey | 173.5 mg/L | 12.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Lakewood, New Jersey | 164.5 mg/L | 12.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Toms River, New Jersey | 178.5 mg/L | 13 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Point Pleasant compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Point Pleasant | 160.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Point Pleasant's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Point Pleasant, New Jersey, in Ocean County — an Ocean County borough adjacent to Brick at the northern end of the Jersey Shore, at the Manasquan River inlet on the Atlantic coast — receives its municipal water from Aqua NJ or the Point Pleasant Borough Water Division, drawing from the Manasquan Reservoir (Howell Township, Monmouth-Ocean boundary) or from the New Jersey Coastal Plain aquifer through production wells.
The moderately hard 160.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 402.3 mg/L reflect the Ocean County-Monmouth County aquifer character — harder and more mineralized than the northern New Jersey Highlands supplies (Rutherford: 56 mg/L), reflecting the Cretaceous Magothy and Raritan Formations' calcareous sand character in the Manasquan-Metedeconk watershed. The elevated TDS reflects the coastal New Jersey aquifer's higher mineral content.
At 160.5 mg/L, Point Pleasant's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and bathroom fixtures develop calcium deposits. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 11.9 ppt is elevated and warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Joint Base (Burlington-Ocean County — the largest AFFF user in New Jersey, a major PFAS source in the Coastal Plain aquifer), the Lakewood industrial corridor, and the Ocean County Coastal Plain PFAS contamination contribute to Point Pleasant's very elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Point Pleasant in Ocean County draws from Aqua NJ on the Manasquan Reservoir (Monmouth-Ocean County border) or the New Jersey Coastal Plain aquifer (Cretaceous Magothy Formation calcareous sand) — the Manasquan drains the Inner Coastal Plain (Cretaceous Raritan Formation) — New Jersey Coastal Plain Cretaceous calcareous sand aquifer produces moderately hard water at 160.5 mg/L with TDS 402 mg/L in this Ocean County New Jersey borough.