Cranberry Township Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.8 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
517.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.54
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 Cranberry Township, your appliances are currently losing 27% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cranberry Township | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -65% |
| Washing Machine | 6.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -49% |
| Water Heater | 7.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -50% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cranberry Township compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania | 201.5 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Fernway, Pennsylvania | 139.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Franklin Park, Pennsylvania | 185.5 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Allison Park, Pennsylvania | 86.5 mg/L | 4.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 118 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Cranberry Township compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cranberry Township | 201.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cranberry Township's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, in Butler County — a major north Pittsburgh suburban community (Cranberry Township is a significant Butler County municipality — the most populous and wealthiest municipality in Butler County and one of the most important north Pittsburgh suburban communities in the Pittsburgh metro; Cranberry Township has been one of the most rapidly growing communities in the Pittsburgh metro area over the past 30 years, driven by major corporate relocations and significant white-collar employment in the Cranberry Township technology and business park corridors; Cranberry Township is home of numerous Fortune 500 and major corporate headquarters and regional offices along US Route 19 and PA Route 228), home of major technology, healthcare, and financial services companies (Cranberry Township has become one of the primary north Pittsburgh employment centers), a diverse Butler County community with a primarily upper-middle-class professional, suburban family population, adjacent to Mars and Wexford in the north Pittsburgh Butler County corridor, and one of the most economically dynamic suburban municipalities in the Pittsburgh metro — draws its municipal water supply via the Municipal Authority of Cranberry Township. Water hardness in Cranberry Township measures 201.5 mg/L — classified as hard.
Cranberry Township's hard supply reflects the north Pittsburgh Butler County Pennsylvania Coal Measures and Allegheny River alluvial supply's calcareous-moderate character. The Allegheny River alluvial wells draw from the Pennsylvanian Allegheny Group (calcareous-moderate). MACT applies limited softening, producing the hard 201.5 mg/L.
At 201.5 mg/L, Cranberry Township residents face regular hard water challenges. Monthly descaling and water softeners are recommended. Municipal Authority of Cranberry Township consistently delivers water meeting all Pennsylvania DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Pittsburgh Aquifer (Allegheny River alluvial wells) via the Municipal Authority of Cranberry Township — the Butler County north Pittsburgh suburban Cranberry Township corridor (Pennsylvanian calcareous-moderate Allegheny and Pottsville Groups and Quaternary calcareous-moderate Allegheny River alluvium — the calcareous-moderate north Pittsburgh Butler County Pennsylvania Coal Measures; limited softening); hard supply at 201.5 mg/L in Butler County.