Woodland Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.8 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
112.1 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 Woodland Park, your appliances are currently losing 9% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Woodland Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -12% |
| Washing Machine | 11.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -7% |
| Water Heater | 13 yrs | 15 yrs | -13% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Woodland Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woodland Park, New Jersey | 64.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Paterson, New Jersey | 141.5 mg/L | 10.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Clifton, New Jersey | 106 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Cedar Grove, New Jersey | 87 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Montclair, New Jersey | 75.5 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Woodland Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woodland Park | 64.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Woodland Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Woodland Park, New Jersey, in Passaic County — a Passaic County borough adjacent to Clifton and Little Falls in north-central New Jersey — receives its water from the Passaic Valley Water Commission, drawing from Charlottesburg Reservoir or Wanaque Reservoir (Passaic County) through the north-central New Jersey distribution.
The soft 64.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 112.1 mg/L reflect the north-central New Jersey Passaic County Wanaque-Charlottesburg supply's soft Highland character — the Precambrian Highlands Gneiss and Cambrian Kittatinny Limestone produce soft water typical of the Passaic County Highlands reservoir communities (compare Ringwood NJ: 39/59.8 softer in Passaic County from the deeper Highlands insoluble draw; Woodland Park slightly harder from more limestone contact). The Wanaque-Charlottesburg watershed at Passaic County — Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Kittatinny Limestone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Highlands drift (insoluble — secondary dilutant).
At 64.5 mg/L, Woodland Park's water is soft — scale forms very slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Passaic County north-central New Jersey industrial and urban corridor contribute to Woodland Park's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Woodland Park in Passaic County draws from the Passaic Valley Water Commission on Charlottesburg Reservoir or Wanaque Reservoir (Passaic County, north-central New Jersey) — the Wanaque watershed at Passaic County drains Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Kittatinny Limestone (slightly calcareous) — New Jersey Passaic County Wanaque-Charlottesburg Precambrian insoluble supply produces soft water at 64.5 mg/L with TDS 112.1 mg/L.