Morris Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
227.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.30
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 Morris Park, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Morris Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -31% |
| Washing Machine | 9.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -22% |
| Water Heater | 11.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -26% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Morris Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Morris Park, New York | 113 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Van Nest, New York | 75.5 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| The Bronx, New York | 36 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Parkchester, New York | 133 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Baychester, New York | 170.5 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Morris Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Morris Park | 113 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Morris Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Morris Park, New York, in Bronx County — a Bronx County neighborhood adjacent to Pelham Parkway and Allerton in the east Bronx — receives its water from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), drawing from the Catskill/Delaware watershed through the New York City distribution.
The moderately hard 113 mg/L hardness and TDS of 227.7 mg/L reflect the NYC DEP supply's moderate Catskill character — the Devonian Catskill Formation and Precambrian Berkshire Schist are largely insoluble sandstone and metamorphic formations; the Bronx distribution zone receives NYC DEP supply at slightly higher hardness than Manhattan due to the distribution infrastructure dynamics in the northeast Bronx corridor (compare Pelham Parkway NY: 110/220 in Bronx County comparable; Allerton NY: 116/235 in Bronx County comparable; Morris Park consistent moderate from the same Bronx County Catskill/Delaware watershed Devonian insoluble supply). The Catskill/Delaware watershed — Devonian Catskill Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Precambrian Berkshire Schist (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary Hudson Valley glacial till (slightly calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 113 mg/L with TDS 228, Morris Park's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review NYC DEP's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Morris Park in Bronx County draws from the New York City DEP on the Catskill/Delaware watershed (Bronx County, New York City) — the NYC Catskill watershed draws from Devonian Catskill Formation (insoluble) and Precambrian Berkshire Schist (insoluble) — New York Bronx County Catskill/Delaware watershed Devonian insoluble supply produces moderately hard water at 113 mg/L with TDS 227.7 mg/L.