Wallington Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
2.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
72.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.12
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 Wallington, your appliances are currently losing 6% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Wallington | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -5% |
| Washing Machine | 11.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -1% |
| Water Heater | 13.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -8% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Wallington compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wallington, New Jersey | 45.5 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Passaic, New Jersey | 140 mg/L | 10.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Rutherford, New Jersey | 56 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Garfield, New Jersey | 51.5 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey | 83 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Wallington compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wallington | 45.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Wallington's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Wallington, New Jersey, in Bergen County — a Bergen County borough adjacent to Garfield and Rochelle Park in north-central New Jersey — receives its water from New Jersey American Water, drawing from Oradell Reservoir on the Hackensack River through the north-central New Jersey distribution.
The very soft 45.5 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 72.1 mg/L reflect the Bergen County Hackensack supply's very soft character — the Precambrian Highlands Gneiss is highly insoluble and dominates the upper Hackensack watershed, while Cambrian Kittatinny Limestone contributes only minor calcareous content to this predominantly pristine mountain reservoir supply (compare Garfield NJ: 44/70 in Bergen County comparable; Rochelle Park NJ: 47/74 in Bergen County comparable; Wallington consistent very soft from the same Bergen County Oradell Reservoir Precambrian insoluble supply). The Hackensack watershed at Bergen County — Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Kittatinny Limestone (slightly calcareous — minor hardness contributor), and Triassic Passaic Formation (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 45.5 mg/L with TDS 72, Wallington's water is very soft — virtually no scale buildup. Soft water is gently corrosive — residents in older homes should check for blue-green copper staining. The PFAS level of 5.5 ppt is elevated — a certified drinking water filter is recommended. Review NJ American Water's annual water quality report for the latest data.
Geology & Source: Wallington in Bergen County draws from NJ American Water on Oradell Reservoir (Bergen County, north-central New Jersey) — the Hackensack watershed at Bergen County drains Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Kittatinny Limestone (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Bergen County Oradell Reservoir Precambrian insoluble supply produces very soft water at 45.5 mg/L with TDS 72.1 mg/L.