Woodrow Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
152.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.23
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 Woodrow, your appliances are currently losing 12% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Woodrow | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -21% |
| Washing Machine | 10.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -19% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Woodrow compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woodrow, New York | 87 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Rossville, New York | 75.5 mg/L | 3.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Great Kills, New York | 86.5 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Carteret, New Jersey | 84 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Staten Island, New York | 36 mg/L | 3.6 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Woodrow compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woodrow | 87 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Woodrow's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Woodrow, New York, in Richmond County (Staten Island) — a southwestern Staten Island neighborhood adjacent to Rossville and the Staten Island Greenbelt, one of Staten Island's more suburban, residential neighborhoods with single-family homes and proximity to the Staten Island Greenbelt Natural Area — receives its municipal water from NYC DEP (New York City Department of Environmental Protection), which distributes the Catskill-Delaware Reservoir system supply to all five boroughs including Staten Island through the Richmond Tunnel and the Staten Island distribution network.
The moderately soft 87 mg/L hardness and TDS of 152.2 mg/L are slightly harder than the typical NYC Catskill-Delaware supply (Manhattan 73-80 mg/L), which may reflect Staten Island's position at the end of a long distribution leg or minor local mixing contributions. The Catskill-Delaware Reservoir system supply reflects the Devonian-Silurian shale and sandstone of the Catskill Mountains (Catskill Delta clastic rocks — soft), producing NYC's characteristically low-mineral upstate reservoir water. The slightly higher reading compared to other NYC borough samples may reflect distribution system mineral contributions over the longer Staten Island pipeline route.
At 87 mg/L, Woodrow's water is moderately soft — comfortable for household use. Scale forms slowly over months, soap lathers well, and appliances operate efficiently. Semi-annual descaling is adequate. The PFAS level of 4.3 ppt is moderate for the NYC metro — the NYC DEP reservoir system's protected upstate watersheds provide a buffer, though the Staten Island distribution system, the Kill Van Kull industrial corridor, and Staten Island's legacy of heavy industry and landfill proximity (the former Fresh Kills Landfill — largest urban landfill in the world) contribute to the slightly elevated reading versus Manhattan.
Geology & Source: Woodrow in Richmond County (Staten Island) is served by NYC DEP on the Catskill-Delaware Reservoir system — the Catskill-Delaware watersheds drain Devonian-Silurian shale and sandstone (Catskill Delta clastic wedge) — Catskill Delta clastic watershed drainage produces moderately soft water at 87 mg/L with TDS 152 mg/L in this southwestern Staten Island neighborhood.