Secaucus Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
231.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.29
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 Secaucus, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Secaucus | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -29% |
| Washing Machine | 9.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -21% |
| Water Heater | 11.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -25% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Secaucus compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Secaucus, New Jersey | 110 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Union City, New Jersey | 175.5 mg/L | 12.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Weehawken, New Jersey | 57.5 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| West New York, New Jersey | 64 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| North Bergen, New Jersey | 107.5 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Secaucus compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Secaucus | 110 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Secaucus's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Secaucus, New Jersey, in Hudson County — a Hudson County city in the Meadowlands adjacent to Jersey City and North Bergen, a major logistics and distribution hub at the confluence of the New Jersey Turnpike and the Hackensack River — receives its municipal water from Suez Water New Jersey, drawing from the Wanaque Reservoir system on the Wanaque River (Passaic watershed) in the New Jersey Highlands.
The moderately hard 110 mg/L hardness and TDS of 231.1 mg/L reflect the Highlands reservoir system's crystalline rock watershed character. The Wanaque Reservoir and the Suez Water interconnected system (Oradell Reservoir on the Hackensack River) both drain the New Jersey Highlands — the southwestern extension of the Reading Prong (Precambrian Losee Metanorthosite, Storm King Granite, and Highland gneiss complex — insoluble silicate). The moderate hardness is higher than simple granite watershed supplies, reflecting the blending with the Hackensack River system that has greater contact with glacial till and marginal carbonate zones.
At 110 mg/L, Secaucus's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.1 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Hudson County Meadowlands industrial complex (legacy chromium, PCBs, and emerging contaminants), the New Jersey Turnpike distribution corridor, and the north Hudson County PFAS industrial legacy contribute to Secaucus's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Secaucus in Hudson County draws from the Suez Water New Jersey on the Wanaque Reservoir system (Passaic River watershed, Highlands) — the Wanaque drains the New Jersey Highlands (Precambrian Reading Prong gneiss and granodiorite) blended with Oradell Reservoir (Hackensack River) — New Jersey Highlands crystalline rock and Hackensack River drainage produces moderately hard water at 110 mg/L with TDS 231 mg/L in this Hudson County New Jersey city.