Broomall Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.8 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
208.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.31
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 Broomall, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Broomall | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -33% |
| Washing Machine | 9.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -22% |
| Water Heater | 10.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -27% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Broomall compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Broomall, Pennsylvania | 117 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Havertown, Pennsylvania | 208 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Springfield, Pennsylvania | 88 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Radnor, Pennsylvania | 141 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Wayne, Pennsylvania | 165.5 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Broomall compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Broomall | 117 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Broomall's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Broomall, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County — a Delaware County unincorporated community adjacent to Newtown Square and Springfield in the Philadelphia western suburbs — receives its water from Aqua Pennsylvania, drawing from the Chester Creek supply through the southeast Pennsylvania distribution.
The moderately hard 117 mg/L hardness and TDS of 208.8 mg/L reflect the Delaware County supply's moderate Piedmont character — the Precambrian Wissahickon Formation provides insoluble dilution, while the Cambrian Cockeysville Marble contributes calcareous mineral content from its marble and calcareous gneiss in the Pennsylvania Piedmont (compare Newtown Square PA: 114/202 in Delaware County comparable; Springfield PA: 119/215 in Delaware County comparable; Broomall consistent moderate from the same Delaware County Chester Creek Precambrian supply). The Chester Creek watershed — Precambrian Wissahickon Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Cockeysville Marble (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Chester Creek alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 117 mg/L with TDS 209, Broomall's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review Aqua Pennsylvania's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Broomall in Delaware County draws from the Aqua Pennsylvania on the Chester Creek supply (Delaware County, southeast Pennsylvania) — the Chester Creek watershed drains Precambrian Wissahickon Formation (insoluble) and Cambrian Cockeysville Marble (calcareous) — Pennsylvania Delaware County Chester Creek Precambrian supply produces moderately hard water at 117 mg/L with TDS 208.8 mg/L.