Piney Green Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.3 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
270.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Piney Green, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Piney Green | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -35% |
| Washing Machine | 9 yrs | 12 yrs | -25% |
| Water Heater | 10.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Piney Green compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Piney Green, North Carolina | 125.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Jacksonville, North Carolina | 153 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Havelock, North Carolina | 142 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| New Bern, North Carolina | 78.5 mg/L | 4.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Kinston, North Carolina | 99.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Piney Green compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Piney Green | 125.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Piney Green's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Piney Green, North Carolina, in Onslow County — an Onslow County community adjacent to Jacksonville in southeast North Carolina — receives its water from the Jacksonville-Onslow Water authority, drawing from the New River reservoir (Onslow County) through the southeast North Carolina distribution.
The moderately hard 125.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 270.8 mg/L reflect the southeast North Carolina Onslow County New River supply's moderate calcareous character — consistent with the southeast North Carolina Coastal Plain communities where Cretaceous calcareous deposits contribute moderate carbonate hardness. The New River at Onslow County — Cretaceous Coastal Plain formations (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary Coastal Plain sands (insoluble — dilutant), and shallow Oligocene calcareous deposits (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor).
At 125.5 mg/L, Piney Green's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (Onslow County — long-documented PFAS and legacy contamination) is a major contributor to Piney Green's elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Piney Green in Onslow County draws from the Jacksonville-Onslow Water on the New River reservoir (Onslow County, southeast North Carolina) — the New River watershed at Onslow County drains Cretaceous Coastal Plain (slightly calcareous) with Quaternary Coastal Plain sands (insoluble) — North Carolina Onslow County New River Cretaceous-Quaternary Coastal Plain supply produces moderately hard water at 125.5 mg/L with TDS 270.8 mg/L.