Abington Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
17.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
534.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.82
energy & soap waste
Source: See methodology section below · 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 Abington, your appliances are currently losing 41% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Abington | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Abington compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Abington, Pennsylvania | 307 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Willow Grove, Pennsylvania | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Fox Chase, Pennsylvania | ≈ 180+ mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Horsham, Pennsylvania | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 300.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| West Oak Lane, Pennsylvania | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Abington compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Abington | 307 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Abington's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Abington, Pennsylvania is served by American Water's Lake Scranton System, which supplies the Abington District through a combination of surface water and groundwater sources. The system operates eight groundwater wells supplying approximately 0.56 million gallons per day to the district, complementing the larger Lake Scranton Water Treatment Plant. The utility serves customers across the region with a focus on reliable water delivery and quality management.
The Abington District's water supply draws from aquifers in southeastern Pennsylvania's Piedmont physiographic province. The underlying geology consists of Precambrian metamorphic bedrock and Paleozoic sedimentary formations typical of the area. These geological formations contain significant concentrations of dissolved minerals — particularly calcium and magnesium carbonates and silicates — which dissolve into groundwater as it percolates through the rock layers, naturally producing a very hard water supply.
At the very hard classification, Abington's water causes noticeable mineral scale buildup on fixtures, faucets, and inside pipes and appliances. Water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines are particularly vulnerable, with scale accumulation reducing efficiency and shortening equipment lifespan. Soap and detergent effectiveness is significantly reduced, requiring higher doses for cleaning. Installation of a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing infrastructure, extend appliance life, and improve cleaning performance. The Lake Scranton System maintains a pH range of 7.0 to 7.7 in the Abington District, adjusted to optimise corrosion control, with naturally occurring fluoride levels below 0.1 mg/L.
Geology & Source: Piedmont province, southeastern Pennsylvania — Precambrian metamorphic bedrock and Paleozoic sedimentary formations; dissolution of carbonate and silicate minerals produces very hard groundwater with elevated calcium and magnesium
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Abington is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.
Water Hardness
Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.
pH
Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.
TDS — Total Dissolved Solids
Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.
PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.
Lead
Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Appliance Lifespan
Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.