Wykagyl Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
166.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.25
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 Wykagyl, your appliances are currently losing 12% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Wykagyl | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -24% |
| Washing Machine | 10.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -15% |
| Water Heater | 11.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -21% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Wykagyl compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wykagyl, New York | 92.5 mg/L | 4.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Eastchester, New York | 63.5 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| New Rochelle, New York | 158 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Mount Vernon, New York | 126 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Scarsdale, New York | 164.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Wykagyl compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wykagyl | 92.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Wykagyl's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Wykagyl, New York, in Westchester County — a Westchester County neighborhood of New Rochelle adjacent to Pelham and Larchmont in southeast New York — receives its water from the New York City DEP or Westchester County utilities, drawing from the New Croton Reservoir (Westchester County) through the southeast New York distribution.
The moderately hard 92.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 166.5 mg/L reflect the southeast New York Westchester County New Croton Reservoir supply's moderate crystalline character — consistent with other Westchester County New Croton communities (New Rochelle: ~91 mg/L; Mount Vernon: ~92 mg/L). The New Croton Reservoir watershed at Westchester County drains the Hudson Highlands — Precambrian Hartland Formation (insoluble gneiss), Precambrian Fordham Gneiss (insoluble), Cambrian Inwood Marble (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Pleistocene calcareous glacial till (calcareous — secondary contributor).
At 92.5 mg/L, Wykagyl's water is moderately hard — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Stewart Air National Guard Base (Orange County — AFFF) and the southeast New York Westchester County industrial corridor contribute to Wykagyl's readings.
Geology & Source: Wykagyl in Westchester County draws from the New York City DEP or Westchester County water on New Croton Reservoir (Westchester County, southeast New York) — New Croton Reservoir drains the Hudson Highlands (Precambrian Hartland Formation gneiss — insoluble) and Cambrian calcareous formations — New York Westchester County New Croton Reservoir Hudson Highlands crystalline watershed produces moderately hard water at 92.5 mg/L with TDS 166.5 mg/L.