Ventnor City Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
2.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
53.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.09
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 Ventnor City, your appliances are currently losing 5% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Ventnor City | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -1% |
| Washing Machine | 12.3 yrs | 12 yrs | — |
| Water Heater | 14.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -5% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Ventnor City compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ 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 |
| Pleasantville, New Jersey | 130.5 mg/L | 10.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Ocean City, New Jersey | 113 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Somers Point, New Jersey | 161.5 mg/L | 12 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Ventnor City compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Ventnor City | 35.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Ventnor City's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Ventnor City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County — an Atlantic County city adjacent to Atlantic City and Margate City on the Atlantic barrier island — receives its water from the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA), drawing from the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer through the south New Jersey barrier island distribution.
The very soft 35.5 mg/L hardness and very low TDS of 53.5 mg/L reflect the Atlantic County supply's very soft Pinelands Coastal Plain character — the Miocene Kirkwood Formation and Cretaceous Vincentown Formation are sandy-slightly calcareous formations in the South Jersey Pinelands; the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer at Atlantic City draws from the clean, insoluble Pinelands sand aquifer zone (compare Atlantic City NJ: 33/49 in Atlantic County comparable; Margate City NJ: 37/57 in Atlantic County comparable; Ventnor City consistent very soft from the same Atlantic County Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer Miocene insoluble supply). The Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer at Atlantic County — Miocene Kirkwood Formation (sandy insoluble — primary dilutant), Cretaceous Vincentown Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary barrier island sand (insoluble — minimal TDS).
At 35.5 mg/L with TDS 54, Ventnor City's water is very soft — virtually no scale buildup. Very soft water can be mildly corrosive — monitor for copper staining. The PFAS level of 4.9 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the Atlantic City MUA's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Ventnor City in Atlantic County draws from the Atlantic City MUA on the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer (Atlantic County, south New Jersey) — the South Jersey Coastal Plain at Atlantic County draws from Miocene Kirkwood Formation (sandy insoluble) and Cretaceous Vincentown Formation (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Atlantic County Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer Miocene insoluble supply produces very soft water at 35.5 mg/L with TDS 53.5 mg/L.