Wawarsing Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
290.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.35
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 Wawarsing, your appliances are currently losing 18% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Wawarsing | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -38% |
| Washing Machine | 8.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -28% |
| Water Heater | 10.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -31% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Wawarsing compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wawarsing, New York | 131.5 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Fallsburg, New York | 98 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Middletown, New York | 81 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Kingston, New York | 162 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Newburgh, New York | 162.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Wawarsing compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wawarsing | 131.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Wawarsing's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Wawarsing, New York, in Ulster County — a Ulster County town adjacent to Ellenville and Kingston on the Rondout Creek in the Hudson Valley — receives its water from the Town of Wawarsing Water, drawing from Rondout Reservoir (Ulster County) through the Hudson Valley distribution.
The hard 131.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 290.6 mg/L are harder than the NYC DEP Catskill-Delaware supply (typically 60-80 mg/L) because Wawarsing draws directly from the Rondout Reservoir at the source, where the Ordovician Trenton Limestone calcareous formations in the lower Catskill valley add significant hardness before full NYC treatment processing (compare Arrochar NY: 134 mg/L at end of NYC distribution). The Rondout watershed at Ulster County — Ordovician Trenton Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Devonian Catskill Formation (insoluble — dilutant from upper watershed), and Quaternary glacial drift (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 131.5 mg/L with TDS 291, Wawarsing's water is hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.3 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Ulster County Hudson Valley industrial corridor contribute to Wawarsing's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Wawarsing in Ulster County draws from the Town of Wawarsing Water on Rondout Reservoir (Ulster County, Hudson Valley, New York) — the Rondout watershed at Ulster County drains the Catskill Mountains (Devonian Catskill Formation — insoluble) and Ordovician Trenton Limestone (calcareous) — New York Ulster County Rondout Reservoir Devonian-Ordovician Catskills supply produces hard water at 131.5 mg/L with TDS 290.6 mg/L.