Somers Point 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
406.2 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 Somers Point, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Somers Point | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -49% |
| Washing Machine | 7.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -37% |
| Water Heater | 9.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -39% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Somers Point compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Somers Point, New Jersey | 161.5 mg/L | 12 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Ocean City, New Jersey | 113 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Pleasantville, New Jersey | 130.5 mg/L | 10.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Ventnor City, New Jersey | 35.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Atlantic City, New Jersey | 100 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Somers Point compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Somers Point | 161.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Somers Point's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Somers Point, New Jersey, in Atlantic County — an Atlantic County city adjacent to Atlantic City and Ocean City on the Great Egg Harbor Bay in south New Jersey — receives its water from the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority, drawing from the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer through the south New Jersey distribution.
The hard 161.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 406.2 mg/L reflect the Atlantic County supply's hard Coastal Plain character — the Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation and Quaternary Cohansey Sand contribute calcareous mineral content from the New Jersey Pine Barrens Coastal Plain, and the Atlantic City MUA supply concentrates dissolved minerals from the deep Coastal Plain aquifer system (compare Atlantic City NJ: 157/395 in Atlantic County comparable; Ocean City NJ: 165/417 in Cape May County comparable; Somers Point consistent hard from the same Atlantic County Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer Cretaceous supply). The Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer — Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Cohansey Sand (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Pine Barrens alluvium (slightly calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 161.5 mg/L with TDS 406, Somers Point's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 12.0 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review Atlantic City MUA's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Somers Point in Atlantic County draws from the Atlantic City MUA on the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer (Atlantic County, south New Jersey) — the south New Jersey aquifer draws from Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous) and Quaternary Cohansey Sand (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Atlantic County Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer Cretaceous supply produces hard water at 161.5 mg/L with TDS 406.2 mg/L.