Berwick Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.3 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
478.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.52
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 Berwick, your appliances are currently losing 26% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Berwick | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -62% |
| Washing Machine | 6.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -47% |
| Water Heater | 7.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -48% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Berwick compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Berwick, Pennsylvania | 194 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania | 100 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Nanticoke, Pennsylvania | 168.5 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Hazleton, Pennsylvania | 193.5 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Back Mountain, Pennsylvania | 124.5 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Berwick compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Berwick | 194 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Berwick's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Berwick, Pennsylvania, in Columbia County — a Columbia County borough adjacent to Bloomsburg and Danville on the Susquehanna River in northeast Pennsylvania — receives its water from Pennsylvania American Water, drawing from the Susquehanna River through the northeast Pennsylvania distribution.
The hard 194 mg/L hardness and TDS of 478.5 mg/L reflect the Columbia County supply's hard Appalachian Plateau character — the Devonian Catskill Formation and Mississippian Pocono Formation are slightly calcareous formations in the northeast Pennsylvania Appalachian Plateau; the North Branch Susquehanna at Columbia County acquires hard dissolved mineral content from its extensive coal basin and limestone drainage (compare Bloomsburg PA: 190/468 in Columbia County comparable; Danville PA: 197/489 in Montour County comparable; Berwick consistent hard from the same Columbia County Susquehanna River Devonian supply). The Susquehanna at Columbia County — Devonian Catskill Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Mississippian Pocono Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Susquehanna River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 194 mg/L with TDS 479, Berwick's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 10.0 ppt is very elevated — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review Pennsylvania American Water's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Berwick in Columbia County draws from the Pennsylvania American Water on the Susquehanna River supply (Columbia County, northeast Pennsylvania) — the North Branch Susquehanna at Columbia County draws from Devonian Catskill Formation (slightly calcareous) and Mississippian Pocono Formation (slightly calcareous) — Pennsylvania Columbia County Susquehanna River Devonian supply produces hard water at 194 mg/L with TDS 478.5 mg/L.