Carroll Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
241.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.34
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 Carroll Park, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Carroll Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -36% |
| Washing Machine | 8.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -27% |
| Water Heater | 10.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -30% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Carroll Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Carroll Park, Pennsylvania | 128.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Haddington, Pennsylvania | 204 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Overbrook, Pennsylvania | 159.5 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cobbs Creek, Pennsylvania | 141.5 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Kingsessing, Pennsylvania | 96 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Carroll Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Carroll Park | 128.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Carroll Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Carroll Park, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County — a Philadelphia County neighborhood adjacent to West Philadelphia and Elmwood in southwest Philadelphia — receives its water from the Philadelphia Water Department, drawing from the Delaware River at the Baxter Water Treatment Plant and Schuylkill River at the Queen Lane and Belmont plants through the southeast Pennsylvania metropolitan distribution.
The moderately hard 128.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 241.8 mg/L reflect the Philadelphia County Delaware-Schuylkill supply's moderate calcareous character — the Precambrian Highlands Gneiss of the Piedmont province provides insoluble dilution, while Cambrian Chickies Formation quartzite and Triassic sediments contribute modest calcareous mineral content (compare West Philadelphia PA: 126/237 in Philadelphia County comparable; Elmwood PA: 130/246 in Philadelphia County comparable; Carroll Park consistent moderate from the same Philadelphia County Delaware River Precambrian-Cambrian supply). The Delaware-Schuylkill watershed at Philadelphia County — Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Chickies Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Delaware alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 128.5 mg/L with TDS 242, Carroll Park's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup in appliances over time. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review Philadelphia Water's annual water quality report for the latest monitoring data.
Geology & Source: Carroll Park in Philadelphia County draws from Philadelphia Water on the Delaware River (Philadelphia County, southeast Pennsylvania) — the Delaware at Philadelphia drains Precambrian Highlands Gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Chickies Formation (slightly calcareous) — Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Delaware River Precambrian-Cambrian supply produces moderately hard water at 128.5 mg/L with TDS 241.8 mg/L.