Woodbury Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
142.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.22
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 Woodbury, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Woodbury | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 10.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -18% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Woodbury compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woodbury, New York | 83.5 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Kiryas Joel, New York | 164 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Newburgh, New York | 162.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Stony Point, New York | 89.5 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Beacon, New York | 172 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Woodbury compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woodbury | 83.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Woodbury's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Woodbury, New York, in Orange County — an Orange County hamlet adjacent to Harriman and Highland Mills in the Hudson Highlands of southeast New York — receives its water from the Woodbury Water Department, drawing from the Moodna Creek watershed through the southeast New York distribution.
The moderately hard 83.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 142.8 mg/L reflect the Orange County supply's moderate Hudson Highlands character — the Precambrian Hudson Highlands Gneiss is largely insoluble, while Cambrian Wappinger Limestone contributes slight calcareous mineral content from its thin calcareous zone at the base of the Lower Cambrian sequence (compare Harriman NY: 81/138 in Orange County comparable; Highland Mills NY: 85/147 in Orange County comparable; Woodbury consistent moderate from the same Orange County Moodna Creek Precambrian insoluble supply). The Moodna watershed — Precambrian Hudson Highlands Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Wappinger Limestone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Moodna alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 83.5 mg/L with TDS 143, Woodbury's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.1 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the Woodbury Water Department's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Woodbury in Orange County draws from the Woodbury Water on the Moodna Creek watershed (Orange County, southeast New York) — the Moodna watershed drains Precambrian Hudson Highlands Gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Wappinger Limestone (slightly calcareous) — New York Orange County Moodna Creek Precambrian insoluble supply produces moderately hard water at 83.5 mg/L with TDS 142.8 mg/L.