Wyckoff Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.8 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
155.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.22
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 Wyckoff, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Wyckoff | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -19% |
| Washing Machine | 10.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -18% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Wyckoff compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wyckoff, New Jersey | 82.5 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Ramsey, New Jersey | 177.5 mg/L | 12.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Hawthorne, New Jersey | 84.5 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Ridgewood, New Jersey | 38 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Fair Lawn, New Jersey | 168.5 mg/L | 12.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Wyckoff compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wyckoff | 82.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Wyckoff's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Wyckoff, New Jersey, in Bergen County — a Bergen County township adjacent to Waldwick and Midland Park in the north Bergen County corridor — receives its municipal water from United Water New Jersey (now Suez Water New Jersey), drawing from the Wanaque Reservoir (Passaic County-Bergen County) through the United Water north Bergen County distribution system.
The moderately soft 82.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 155.3 mg/L reflect the north New Jersey Highlands crystalline supply character. The Wanaque Reservoir watershed drains the New Jersey Highlands (part of the Reading Prong) — Precambrian Franklin Marble and Losee Granodiorite gneiss (insoluble to slightly calcareous crystalline), and the Precambrian Sterling Forest gneiss (insoluble). The predominantly insoluble Precambrian Highlands basement produces the soft supply.
At 82.5 mg/L, Wyckoff'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 7.6 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Bergen County dense suburban-industrial corridor, Teterboro Airport (AFFF — Bergen County, a significant north NJ PFAS source), the Pompton Lakes DuPont PFAS legacy site (Passaic County — in the Wanaque watershed), and the north New Jersey PFAS complex produce Wyckoff's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Wyckoff in Bergen County draws from United Water on the Wanaque Reservoir (Bergen County, north New Jersey) — the Wanaque watershed drains the New Jersey Highlands (Precambrian Reading Prong gneiss — insoluble crystalline) — New Jersey Bergen County Wanaque Reservoir Precambrian Highlands watershed produces moderately soft water at 82.5 mg/L with TDS 155.3 mg/L in this Bergen County New Jersey township.