Babylon Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
341.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.39
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 Babylon, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Babylon | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -44% |
| Washing Machine | 8.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -32% |
| Water Heater | 9.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -35% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Babylon compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Babylon, New York | 145.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| North Babylon, New York | 173.5 mg/L | 8.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| West Islip, New York | 151 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| West Babylon, New York | 140.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Lindenhurst, New York | 92.5 mg/L | 4.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Babylon compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Babylon | 145.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Babylon's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Babylon, New York, in Suffolk County — a Suffolk County village adjacent to Lindenhurst and Bay Shore on the south shore of Long Island — receives its water from the Babylon Village Water, drawing from the Long Island aquifer (Suffolk County) through the south shore Long Island distribution.
The hard 145.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 341.4 mg/L are harder than Nassau County communities (North Merrick: 69.5/108.3) — reflecting Suffolk County's longer aquifer contact path through deeper Cretaceous Raritan Formation with greater calcareous accumulation from the south shore position (compare Patchogue NY: 138.5/314.5 in Suffolk County comparable; Babylon slightly harder from the west Suffolk aquifer draw). The Long Island aquifer at Suffolk County — Pleistocene Magothy Aquifer (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cretaceous Raritan Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Holocene south shore coastal sand (minor TDS contributor).
At 145.5 mg/L with TDS 341, Babylon's water is hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Suffolk County Long Island industrial corridor contribute to Babylon's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Babylon in Suffolk County is served by Babylon Village Water drawing from the Long Island aquifer — the Nassau-Suffolk supply drains Pleistocene Magothy Aquifer (insoluble) and Cretaceous Raritan Formation (slightly calcareous) — NY Suffolk County Long Island Magothy Pleistocene insoluble supply produces hard water at 145.5 mg/L with TDS 341.4 mg/L.