Glenville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
95.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.17
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 Glenville, your appliances are currently losing 8% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Glenville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -12% |
| Washing Machine | 11.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -6% |
| Water Heater | 13.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -13% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Glenville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Glenville, New York | 63.5 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Amsterdam, New York | 124 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Schenectady, New York | 165.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Rotterdam, New York | 75.5 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Clifton Park, New York | 153.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Glenville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Glenville | 63.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Glenville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Glenville, New York, in Schenectady County — a major west Albany Capital Region community (Glenville is a significant Schenectady County town — a west Schenectady suburban town on the Mohawk River across from Schenectady; Glenville is one of the primary residential suburbs of Schenectady in the Capital Region, known for its low-density residential character and access to Alpin Haus (one of the most significant RV and powersports dealers in the northeast United States), a diverse Schenectady County community with a primarily working-class and middle-class suburban family population, adjacent to Rotterdam and Scotia in the west Schenectady County corridor, home of a significant suburban retail presence along Route 50, and a growing Capital Region community — draws its municipal water supply via the Schenectady County Water System. Water hardness in Glenville measures 63.5 mg/L — classified as moderately soft.
Glenville's moderate softness reflects the west Albany Capital Region watershed's calcareous-poor geology. The Schenectady County Water distributes Mohawk watershed supply through the Glenville zone with effective treatment, producing the moderately soft 63.5 mg/L.
With hardness at 63.5 mg/L, Glenville residents enjoy moderately soft water. Schenectady County Water System consistently delivers water meeting all New York State DEC and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Reservoir supply from the Mohawk River watershed (Caroga Lake system) via the Schenectady County Water System — the Schenectady County west Albany Capital Region Glenville corridor (Precambrian calcareous-poor Adirondack gneiss and Ordovician calcareous-poor Hudson Valley shale — the calcareous-poor west Albany Capital Region watershed; effective treatment); moderately soft supply at 63.5 mg/L in Schenectady County.