Ridgefield Park 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
57 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 Park, your appliances are currently losing 5% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Ridgefield Park | 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 Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Ridgefield Park, New Jersey | 37.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Palisades Park, New Jersey | 136 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Hackensack, New Jersey | 73 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Teaneck, New Jersey | 154 mg/L | 11.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cliffside Park, New Jersey | 105.5 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Ridgefield Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Ridgefield Park | 37.5 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 Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, in Bergen County — a Bergen County village adjacent to Hackensack and Teaneck in east New Jersey — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Hackensack River watershed (Bergen County) through the east New Jersey distribution.
The very soft 37.5 mg/L hardness and very low TDS of 57 mg/L reflect the east New Jersey Bergen County Hackensack watershed supply's very soft character — the Hackensack River drains primarily insoluble Precambrian Highlands and Triassic Newark Basin volcanic and crystalline formations, producing soft water similar to the Hudson County communities (compare Saddle Brook NJ: 59.5 mg/L on the same general Bergen County supply). The Hackensack watershed at Bergen County — Precambrian Reading Prong gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Triassic Newark Basin (slightly calcareous — minor contributor), and Quaternary Hackensack Meadowlands alluvium (slightly calcareous — trace TDS contributor).
At 37.5 mg/L, Ridgefield Park's water is very soft — scale forms very slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Bergen County east New Jersey industrial corridor and Hackensack Meadowlands contribute to Ridgefield Park's readings.
Geology & Source: Ridgefield Park in Bergen County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Hackensack River watershed (Bergen County, east New Jersey) — the Hackensack watershed at Bergen County drains the New Jersey Highlands (Precambrian Reading Prong gneiss — insoluble) and Triassic Newark Basin (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Bergen County Hackensack Precambrian-Triassic insoluble supply produces very soft water at 37.5 mg/L with TDS 57 mg/L.