Bergen Beach Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
145.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.23
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 Bergen Beach, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bergen Beach | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 10.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -19% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bergen Beach compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bergen Beach, New York | 84.5 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Canarsie, New York | 84 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Flatlands, New York | 120.5 mg/L | 5.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| East Flatbush, New York | 166.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Brownsville, New York | 156 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Bergen Beach compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bergen Beach | 84.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bergen Beach's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bergen Beach, New York, in Kings County (Brooklyn) — a Brooklyn community adjacent to Canarsie and Mill Basin on Jamaica Bay in southeast Brooklyn — receives its water from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), drawing from the Catskill-Delaware and Croton reservoir systems (Kings County) through the NYC water distribution.
The moderately soft 84.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 145.3 mg/L reflect the New York City Brooklyn supply's relatively soft character — driven by the Catskill Mountains Devonian insoluble shale-sandstone watershed, with limited calcareous input from Pleistocene glacial till and minor calcareous Delaware River basin geology. The NYC Catskill-Delaware reservoir system at Kings County — Devonian Catskill Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Devonian Hamilton Group (slightly calcareous — minor contributor), and Pleistocene calcareous glacial till (calcareous — primary hardness contributor).
At 84.5 mg/L, Bergen Beach'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 4.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Kings County Brooklyn industrial corridor and the NYC metro PFAS legacy from various sources contribute to Bergen Beach's readings.
Geology & Source: Bergen Beach in Kings County draws from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection on Catskill-Delaware and Croton reservoirs (Kings County/Brooklyn, New York) — the NYC reservoir system drains Catskill Mountains (Devonian Catskill Formation — insoluble) — New York Kings County NYC Catskill-Delaware Devonian insoluble reservoir produces moderately soft water at 84.5 mg/L with TDS 145.3 mg/L.