West Freehold Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
106.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.17
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 West Freehold, your appliances are currently losing 8% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In West Freehold | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -11% |
| Washing Machine | 11.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -6% |
| Water Heater | 13.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -13% |
Regional Water Comparison
How West Freehold compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Freehold, New Jersey | 62 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Marlboro, New Jersey | 49.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Lakewood, New Jersey | 164.5 mg/L | 12.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| South Old Bridge, New Jersey | 129 mg/L | 10.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Old Bridge, New Jersey | 124 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How West Freehold compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Freehold | 62 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes West Freehold's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
West Freehold, New Jersey, in Monmouth County — a Monmouth County community adjacent to Freehold and Howell in central New Jersey — receives its water from NJ American Water, drawing from the Manasquan Reservoir or Coastal Plain aquifer (Monmouth County) through the central New Jersey distribution.
The moderately soft 62 mg/L hardness and TDS of 106.5 mg/L reflect the central New Jersey Monmouth County Coastal Plain supply's soft character — consistent with the NJ Coastal Plain communities drawing from the Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation and associated Coastal Plain sand aquifers that yield relatively low mineral dissolution. The Monmouth County Coastal Plain aquifer — Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Cretaceous Vincentown Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Coastal Plain sands (insoluble — dilutant).
At 62 mg/L, West Freehold's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and bathroom fixtures need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center (Ocean County — AFFF) and the Monmouth County central New Jersey industrial corridor contribute to West Freehold's readings.
Geology & Source: West Freehold in Monmouth County draws from the NJ American Water on the Manasquan Reservoir or Coastal Plain aquifer (Monmouth County, central New Jersey) — the Coastal Plain aquifer at Monmouth County is developed in Cretaceous Kirkwood Formation (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Monmouth County Coastal Plain Cretaceous-Quaternary aquifer produces moderately soft water at 62 mg/L with TDS 106.5 mg/L.