Queensbury Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
317.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.37
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 Queensbury, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Queensbury | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -41% |
| Washing Machine | 8.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -29% |
| Water Heater | 10 yrs | 15 yrs | -33% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Queensbury compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Queensbury, New York | 139 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Glens Falls, New York | 179 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Wilton, New York | 74 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Saratoga Springs, New York | 160 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Clifton Park, New York | 153.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Queensbury compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Queensbury | 139 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Queensbury's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Queensbury, New York, in Warren County — a major north Capital Region Glens Falls suburban community (Queensbury is a significant Warren County town — the most populous municipality in Warren County and the primary suburban and retail community adjacent to Glens Falls; Queensbury is the gateway to the Adirondack Park and Lake George (Lake George — 'The Queen of American Lakes' — is one of the most beautiful and important Adirondack mountain lakes; Lake George is the northern Adirondack gateway and a major tourist destination with significant hiking, boating, and resort amenities; the Great Escape (a major Six Flags theme park) is located in Queensbury, making it one of the most important tourist destinations in the Adirondack region), home of the Aviation Mall (one of the most important retail centers in the Lake George–Glens Falls–Saratoga regional corridor), a diverse Warren County community with a primarily middle-class, tourism and outdoor recreation, and healthcare workforce population, adjacent to Glens Falls in the north Capital Region corridor — draws its municipal water supply via the Queensbury Water District. Water hardness in Queensbury measures 139 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Queensbury's moderate hardness reflects the north Capital Region Warren County Adirondack margin aquifer's calcareous-moderate character. The Queensbury Water District distributes supply from the calcareous-moderate Adirondack margin aquifer with effective treatment, producing the moderate 139 mg/L.
At 139 mg/L, Queensbury residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Monthly cleaning is recommended. Queensbury Water District consistently delivers water meeting all New York State DEC and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Queensbury sand and gravel aquifer via the Queensbury Water District — the Warren County north Capital Region Queensbury corridor (Ordovician calcareous-moderate Trenton Limestone — the calcareous-moderate Warren County Adirondack margin aquifer; effective treatment); moderately hard supply at 139 mg/L in Warren County.