Ridgefield Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
2.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
56.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.10
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 Ridgefield, your appliances are currently losing 5% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Ridgefield | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -1% |
| Washing Machine | 12.2 yrs | 12 yrs | — |
| Water Heater | 14.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -6% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Ridgefield compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Ridgefield, New Jersey | 37 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Palisades Park, New Jersey | 136 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Fairview, New Jersey | 170 mg/L | 12.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cliffside Park, New Jersey | 105.5 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Ridgefield Park, New Jersey | 37.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Ridgefield compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Ridgefield | 37 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Ridgefield's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Ridgefield, New Jersey, in Bergen County — a Bergen County borough adjacent to Palisades Park and Leonia near the George Washington Bridge in northeast New Jersey — receives its water from Suez Water New Jersey, drawing from Oradell Reservoir on the Hackensack River through the northeast New Jersey distribution.
The very soft 37 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 56.2 mg/L reflect the Bergen County Oradell Reservoir supply's very soft character — the Precambrian Highlands Gneiss is highly insoluble crystalline rock, while Jurassic Newark Formation basalt and sandstone contribute minimal dissolved minerals to the Hackensack watershed (compare Palisades Park NJ: 35/53 in Bergen County comparable; Leonia NJ: 38/59 in Bergen County comparable; Ridgefield consistent very soft from the same Bergen County Oradell Reservoir Precambrian insoluble supply). The Hackensack watershed — Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Jurassic Newark Formation (slightly insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary glacial outwash (slightly calcareous — minimal TDS).
At 37 mg/L with TDS 56, Ridgefield has very soft water — virtually no scale buildup. Soft water can be corrosive — check for blue-green copper staining in older plumbing. The PFAS level of 5.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review Suez Water New Jersey's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Ridgefield in Bergen County draws from the Suez Water NJ on Oradell Reservoir (Bergen County, northeast New Jersey) — the Hackensack River watershed drains Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble) and Jurassic Newark Formation (slightly insoluble) — New Jersey Bergen County Oradell Reservoir Precambrian insoluble supply produces very soft water at 37 mg/L with TDS 56.2 mg/L.