New Philadelphia Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.5 grains per gallon
Source
river
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
502 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.57
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 New Philadelphia, your appliances are currently losing 28% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In New Philadelphia | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -69% |
| Washing Machine | 5.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -53% |
| Water Heater | 7.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -53% |
Regional Water Comparison
How New Philadelphia compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ New Philadelphia, Ohio | 213.5 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Dover, Ohio | 100 mg/L | 3.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | river |
| Massillon, Ohio | 231 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| Canton, Ohio | 233 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
| North Canton, Ohio | 233 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | river |
National Benchmark
How New Philadelphia compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ New Philadelphia | 213.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes New Philadelphia's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
New Philadelphia, Ohio, in Tuscarawas County — the Tuscarawas County seat adjacent to Dover and Newcomerstown on the Tuscarawas River in east-central Ohio — receives its municipal water from the New Philadelphia Water Division, drawing from the Tuscarawas River (Tuscarawas County) through the New Philadelphia treatment plant.
The very hard 213.5 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 502 mg/L reflect the east-central Ohio Tuscarawas River's Appalachian Plateau carbonate character — harder than the Cuyahoga corridor (Tallmadge: 146 mg/L), reflecting the more carbonate-rich east Ohio Appalachian Plateau geology. The Tuscarawas River drains the Ohio Appalachian Plateaus — Mississippian Maxville Limestone (high-purity carbonate — primary hardness source), Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation (calcareous sandstone), and calcareous Pleistocene Illinoian till (ground-up Mississippian limestone).
At 213.5 mg/L, New Philadelphia's water is very hard — scale builds rapidly in kettles and appliances, and a water softener is strongly recommended. Monthly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 8.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Tuscarawas County industrial corridor (historic east Ohio iron and clay industries), the Tuscarawas River industrial legacy, and the east Ohio PFAS background contribute to New Philadelphia's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: New Philadelphia in Tuscarawas County draws from the New Philadelphia Water Division on the Tuscarawas River (Tuscarawas County, east-central Ohio) — the Tuscarawas drains the Ohio Appalachian Plateaus (Mississippian Maxville Limestone, Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation, calcareous Pleistocene till) — Ohio Tuscarawas River Mississippian-Pennsylvanian carbonate watershed produces very hard water at 213.5 mg/L with TDS 502 mg/L in this Tuscarawas County Ohio city.