Fallsburg Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
182.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.26
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 Fallsburg, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fallsburg | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -25% |
| Washing Machine | 10 yrs | 12 yrs | -17% |
| Water Heater | 11.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -22% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fallsburg compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fallsburg, New York | 98 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Wawarsing, New York | 131.5 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Middletown, New York | 81 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Kiryas Joel, New York | 164 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Newburgh, New York | 162.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Fallsburg compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fallsburg | 98 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fallsburg's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fallsburg, New York, in Sullivan County — a Sullivan County town adjacent to Monticello and Liberty in the Catskill Mountains — receives its water from the Town of Fallsburg Water, drawing from Neversink Reservoir (Sullivan County) through the Catskill Mountains distribution.
The moderately soft 98 mg/L hardness and TDS of 182.8 mg/L reflect the Sullivan County Catskill Mountains supply's moderate character — harder than the typical NYC DEP Catskill supply (60-80 mg/L) because Fallsburg draws locally from the Neversink headwaters where minor Ordovician calcareous contacts add moderate hardness before the full NYC treatment. The Neversink watershed at Sullivan County — Devonian Catskill Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Ordovician Martinsburg Shale (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Silurian Rondout Formation (slightly calcareous — minor hardness contributor).
At 98 mg/L, Fallsburg's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Sullivan County Catskill Mountains industrial corridor contribute to Fallsburg's readings.
Geology & Source: Fallsburg in Sullivan County draws from the Town of Fallsburg Water on Neversink Reservoir (Sullivan County, Catskill Mountains, New York) — the Neversink watershed drains the Catskill Mountains (Devonian Catskill Formation — insoluble) and Ordovician Martinsburg Shale (insoluble) — New York Sullivan County Neversink-Catskill Devonian-Ordovician insoluble supply produces moderately soft water at 98 mg/L with TDS 182.8 mg/L.