Verona 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
54.3 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 Verona, your appliances are currently losing 5% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Verona | 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 Verona compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Verona, New Jersey | 36 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Cedar Grove, New Jersey | 87 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| West Orange, New Jersey | 64 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Montclair, New Jersey | 75.5 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Bloomfield, New Jersey | 52.5 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Verona compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Verona | 36 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Verona's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Verona, New Jersey, in Essex County — an Essex County township adjacent to Montclair and Cedar Grove in northeast New Jersey — receives its water from NJ American Water, drawing from Wanaque Reservoir or the Passaic River watershed (Essex County) through the northeast New Jersey distribution.
The very soft 36 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 54.3 mg/L reflect the northeast New Jersey Essex County supply's very soft character — driven by the New Jersey Highlands Precambrian gneiss watershed with minimal calcareous dissolution, typical of the northern New Jersey Highlands communities (compare with Swampscott MA at 44 mg/L or Lebanon NH at 36.5 mg/L). The Passaic-Wanaque watershed at Essex County — Precambrian Losee Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Precambrian Franklin Marble (very slightly calcareous — trace contributor), and minor Triassic calcareous formations (slightly calcareous — trace hardness contributor).
At 36 mg/L, Verona's water is very soft — no scale buildup, appliances last their full service life, and no softening is needed. Water is safe for all uses. The PFAS level of 5.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Essex County northeast New Jersey industrial corridor contribute to Verona's readings.
Geology & Source: Verona in Essex County draws from the NJ American Water on Wanaque Reservoir or the Passaic River watershed (Essex County, northeast New Jersey) — the Passaic-Wanaque watershed drains the New Jersey Highlands (Precambrian Losee Gneiss — insoluble) — New Jersey Essex County Passaic watershed Precambrian Highlands crystalline supply produces very soft water at 36 mg/L with TDS 54.3 mg/L.