Springdale Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
421.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.44
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 Springdale, your appliances are currently losing 22% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Springdale | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -52% |
| Washing Machine | 7.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -38% |
| Water Heater | 9 yrs | 15 yrs | -40% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Springdale compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Springdale, New Jersey | 165.5 mg/L | 12.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Lindenwold, New Jersey | 74.5 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Cherry Hill Mall, New Jersey | 138.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Maple Shade, New Jersey | 87 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Cherry Hill, New Jersey | 138 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Springdale compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Springdale | 165.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Springdale's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Springdale, New Jersey, in Camden County — a Camden County community adjacent to Cherry Hill and Pennsauken in southwest New Jersey — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from the Delaware River (Camden County) through the southwest New Jersey distribution.
The hard 165.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 421.2 mg/L reflect the southwest New Jersey Camden County Delaware River supply's hard Triassic calcareous character — harder than the Burlington County communities (Cinnaminson: 140 mg/L) due to the Camden County Delaware intake's different treatment blend and possibly greater Triassic calcareous load. The Delaware River at Camden County drains the Triassic Basin and New Jersey Highlands — Triassic Brunswick Formation (calcareous redbed — primary hardness contributor), Cambrian Hardyston Quartzite (slightly calcareous), and Precambrian Reading Prong crystalline (insoluble). The Triassic calcareous redbeds produce the hard southwest New Jersey supply.
At 165.5 mg/L, Springdale's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 12.2 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — McGuire Air Force Base (Burlington County — AFFF), Naval Air Station Lakehurst (Ocean County — AFFF), and the southwest New Jersey military corridor contribute significantly to Springdale's very elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Springdale in Camden County draws from the New Jersey American Water on the Delaware River (Camden County, southwest New Jersey) — the Delaware at Camden drains the Appalachian Highlands (Triassic Brunswick Formation — calcareous) and Cambrian calcareous formations — New Jersey Camden County Delaware River Triassic calcareous watershed produces hard water at 165.5 mg/L with TDS 421.2 mg/L.