How does Wilton's water compare to the national average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Wilton (≈ 0–59 mg/L) is 121 mg/L softer than average.

Wilton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

soft

~0–59 mg/L

Soft

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

reservoir

pH Level

6.8

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.002 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

255 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.08

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

soft~0–59 mg/LSoft · est.

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 Wilton, your appliances are currently losing 4% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Wilton	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	8.2 yrs	8.5 yrs	-4%
Washing Machine	11.5 yrs	12 yrs	-4%
Water Heater	14.4 yrs	15 yrs	-4%

Regional Water Comparison

How Wilton compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Wilton, New York	≈ 0–59 mg/L	3.7 ppt	🟢 Soft	reservoir
Saratoga Springs, New York	≈ 120–179 mg/L	24 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Glens Falls, New York	≈ 0–60 mg/L	0 ppt	🟢 Soft	reservoir
Queensbury, New York	≈ 120–179 mg/L	0 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Clifton Park, New York	≈ 120–179 mg/L	5.8 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir

National Benchmark

How Wilton compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Wilton	≈ 0–59 mg/L	🟢 None
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Wilton's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: ReservoirTDS: 255 mg/LpH: 6.8

The Wilton Water and Sewer Authority operates the water utility serving Wilton, New York, in Saratoga County, upstate New York (contact: 518-581-8626; water quality reports at water.townofwilton.com/water-quality/). The authority sources water from the Hudson River or Saratoga Lake in Saratoga County, supplying treated drinking water to Wilton residents. Treatment processes bring the supply into compliance with all applicable federal EPA and New York State drinking water standards. Annual Consumer Confidence Reports published by the authority detail testing results and system performance for the community.

Wilton lies within the Hudson River watershed in Saratoga County, where source waters drain the Adirondack Mountains. The underlying bedrock of this region is dominated by Precambrian Grenville Gneiss — an ancient, crystalline metamorphic rock that is largely insoluble. Because this crystalline terrain releases very few dissolved minerals into water, the supply acquires low concentrations of calcium and magnesium, resulting in characteristically soft water with low total dissolved solids typical of Adirondack-draining sources in upstate New York.

Soft water from a Precambrian crystalline watershed offers practical advantages: minimal scale buildup in appliances, pipes, and water heaters, and good soap lathering with lower detergent requirements. No water softener is needed. However, soft water can be more corrosive to plumbing materials, so pH monitoring and corrosion control treatment are standard practice. The Wilton Water and Sewer Authority publishes annual reports confirming regulatory compliance; residents are encouraged to consult the utility's water quality report at water.townofwilton.com/water-quality/ for current testing data and parameters.

Geology & Source: Saratoga County, upstate New York — Hudson River or Saratoga Lake sources draining the Adirondack Mountains; Precambrian Grenville Gneiss crystalline bedrock is poorly soluble, yielding naturally soft water with low mineral content

Other New York Water Reports

Saratoga Springs

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Glens Falls

≈ 0–60 mg/L

🟢 Soft

Queensbury

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Clifton Park

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilton's water safe to drink?

Yes. Wilton's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 0–59 mg/L (Soft), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Wilton?

Wilton's water is soft at ≈ 0–59 mg/L. A water softener is generally not necessary, though a carbon filter can improve taste and remove any remaining chlorine.

How does Wilton compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Wilton (≈ 0–59 mg/L) is 121 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Wilton is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.