Woodbury Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
89.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.14
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 Woodbury, your appliances are currently losing 7% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Woodbury | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -8% |
| Washing Machine | 11.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -3% |
| Water Heater | 13.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -11% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Woodbury compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woodbury, New Jersey | 54 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Gloucester City, New Jersey | 181.5 mg/L | 13.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Bellmawr, New Jersey | 112 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Sewell, New Jersey | 153.5 mg/L | 11.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Whitman, Pennsylvania | 132 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Woodbury compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woodbury | 54 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Woodbury's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Woodbury, New Jersey, in Gloucester County — the Gloucester County seat adjacent to Deptford and Mantua in south-central New Jersey — receives its water from the City of Woodbury Water Department, drawing from the Big Timber Creek and Pinelands aquifer through the south-central New Jersey distribution.
The soft 54 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 89.3 mg/L reflect the Gloucester County supply's soft New Jersey Coastal Plain character — the Cretaceous Potomac Formation and Miocene Cohansey Formation are sandy insoluble formations in the New Jersey Coastal Plain; the shallow Pinelands aquifer at Gloucester County draws from clean sandy formations with minimal dissolved mineral content (compare Deptford NJ: 51/83 in Gloucester County comparable; Mantua NJ: 56/95 in Gloucester County comparable; Woodbury consistent soft from the same Gloucester County Cohansey aquifer Cretaceous supply). The New Jersey Coastal Plain aquifer — Cretaceous Potomac Formation (sandy insoluble — primary dilutant), Miocene Cohansey Formation (sandy insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary Gloucester County Coastal Plain alluvium (slightly calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 54 mg/L with TDS 89, Woodbury's water is soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling as preventative maintenance is sufficient. The PFAS level of 6.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the City of Woodbury's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Woodbury in Gloucester County draws from the Woodbury Water on the Big Timber Creek/Pinelands aquifer (Gloucester County, south-central New Jersey) — the New Jersey Coastal Plain at Gloucester County draws from Cretaceous Potomac Formation (sandy insoluble) and Miocene Cohansey Formation (sandy insoluble) — New Jersey Gloucester County Cohansey aquifer Cretaceous supply produces soft water at 54 mg/L with TDS 89.3 mg/L.