Eggertsville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
107.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.18
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 Eggertsville, your appliances are currently losing 9% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Eggertsville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -13% |
| Washing Machine | 11.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -8% |
| Water Heater | 12.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -14% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Eggertsville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Eggertsville, New York | 67.5 mg/L | 3.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Amherst, New York | 119 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Kenmore, New York | 147.5 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cheektowaga, New York | 123 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Tonawanda, New York | 141.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Eggertsville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Eggertsville | 67.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Eggertsville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Eggertsville, New York, in Erie County — an unincorporated Erie County community adjacent to Amherst and Snyder in the north Buffalo suburb — receives its water from the Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) or local utilities, drawing from Lake Erie supply or local Erie County groundwater through the Buffalo metro distribution.
The soft 67.5 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 107.2 mg/L are substantially softer than other ECWA Lake Erie communities (Kenmore: 147.5 mg/L; Depew: 120.5 mg/L) — suggesting Eggertsville's water may come from local Erie County groundwater sources or a different distribution zone blend. The Erie County groundwater at Eggertsville is possibly developed in Devonian Onondaga Limestone (calcareous, but with significant dilution), Silurian Lockport Dolomite (dolomite), and Pleistocene glacial outwash (slightly calcareous — dominant soft local supply contributor). The local outwash or reduced Silurian dolomite blend produces the soft supply.
At 67.5 mg/L, Eggertsville's water is 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 3.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (AFFF), the Niagara chemical corridor, and the Lake Erie-western New York PFAS background contribute to Eggertsville's readings.
Geology & Source: Eggertsville in Erie County draws from the Erie County Water Authority on Lake Erie treated surface supply or local groundwater (Erie County, western New York) — the Eggertsville service area may draw from ECWA Lake Erie supply or local Devonian-Silurian bedrock groundwater — New York Erie County Devonian-Silurian aquifer watershed produces soft water at 67.5 mg/L with TDS 107.2 mg/L in this Erie County New York community.