Wilton Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.3 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
119.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.20
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 Wilton, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Wilton | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -15% |
| Washing Machine | 10.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -9% |
| Water Heater | 12.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -16% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Wilton compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wilton, New York | 74 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Saratoga Springs, New York | 160 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Glens Falls, New York | 179 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Queensbury, New York | 139 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Clifton Park, New York | 153.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Wilton compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wilton | 74 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Wilton's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Wilton, New York, in Saratoga County — a Saratoga County town adjacent to Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa in upstate New York, in the Saratoga-Hudson corridor — receives its municipal water from the Saratoga County Water Authority, drawing from the Hudson River (Saratoga County) or Saratoga Lake through the county water system.
The soft 74 mg/L hardness and TDS of 119.2 mg/L reflect the north Hudson Valley's Adirondack crystalline supply character. The Hudson River at Saratoga County drains the Adirondack Mountains — Precambrian Grenville-aged gneiss and anorthosite (insoluble crystalline — inherently produces very soft water), with minor Ordovician carbonate contribution from the southern Adirondack margin. The predominantly insoluble Precambrian Adirondack basement produces the soft supply.
At 74 mg/L, Wilton's water is soft — essentially no scale forms, soap lathers abundantly, and appliances maintain good efficiency. Annual descaling is sufficient. The PFAS level of 3.7 ppt is the lowest in this batch — reflecting Wilton's relatively remote Adirondack watershed, limited industrial PFAS sources in the north Hudson Valley, and Saratoga County's primarily agricultural and residential land use.
Geology & Source: Wilton in Saratoga County draws from Saratoga County Water Authority on the Hudson River or Saratoga Lake (Saratoga County, upstate New York) — the Hudson at Saratoga drains the Adirondack Mountains (Precambrian Grenville Gneiss — insoluble crystalline) — New York Saratoga County Hudson River Precambrian Adirondack crystalline watershed produces soft water at 74 mg/L with TDS 119.2 mg/L in this Saratoga County New York town.