Roessleville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
103 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 Roessleville, your appliances are currently losing 9% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Roessleville | 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 Roessleville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Roessleville, New York | 67 mg/L | 3.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| West Albany, New York | 139.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Albany, New York | 110 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Latham, New York | 72 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Watervliet, New York | 108 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Roessleville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Roessleville | 67 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Roessleville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Roessleville, New York, in Albany County — an Albany County suburban hamlet adjacent to Colonie and Albany in the Capital District — receives its water from the Albany County Water Purification District or Albany Water Board, drawing from the Alcove Reservoir through the Albany County distribution.
The soft 67 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 103 mg/L reflect the Albany County supply's soft Cambrian character — the Cambrian Potsdam Sandstone is largely insoluble, while the Ordovician Beekmantown Dolomite contributes slightly calcareous mineral content from its dolomite in the eastern New York Valley corridor (compare Colonie NY: 64/97 in Albany County comparable; Albany NY: 69/109 in Albany County comparable; Roessleville consistent soft from the same Albany County Alcove Reservoir Cambrian insoluble supply). The Alcove Reservoir watershed — Cambrian Potsdam Sandstone (insoluble — primary dilutant), Ordovician Beekmantown Dolomite (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Albany County glacial till (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 67 mg/L with TDS 103, Roessleville's water is soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 3.3 ppt is low — a clean result for the Albany area. Review the Albany Water Board's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Roessleville in Albany County draws from the Albany Water Board on the Alcove Reservoir (Albany County, eastern New York) — the Alcove watershed drains Cambrian Potsdam Sandstone (insoluble) and Ordovician Beekmantown Dolomite (slightly calcareous) — New York Albany County Alcove Reservoir Cambrian insoluble supply produces soft water at 67 mg/L with TDS 103 mg/L.