East Stroudsburg Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
528.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.55
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 East Stroudsburg, your appliances are currently losing 27% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In East Stroudsburg | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -67% |
| Washing Machine | 6 yrs | 12 yrs | -50% |
| Water Heater | 7.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -51% |
Regional Water Comparison
How East Stroudsburg compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania | 206 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Phillipsburg, New Jersey | 150 mg/L | 11.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Easton, Pennsylvania | 209.5 mg/L | 10.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | 200.5 mg/L | 10.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania | 219 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How East Stroudsburg compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ East Stroudsburg | 206 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes East Stroudsburg's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, in Monroe County — a Monroe County borough adjacent to Stroudsburg and Pocono Summit in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania — receives its water from Pennsylvania American Water, drawing from the Brodhead Creek reservoir system through the northeast Pennsylvania distribution.
The very hard 206 mg/L hardness and TDS of 528.7 mg/L reflect the Monroe County supply's very hard Pocono Mountain character — the Devonian Catskill Formation and Mississippian Pocono Formation are slightly calcareous formations in the northeast Pennsylvania Pocono Plateau; the Brodhead Creek at Monroe County acquires very hard dissolved mineral content from its carbonate and shale drainage in the Pocono Hills (compare Stroudsburg PA: 201/518 in Monroe County comparable; Pocono Summit PA: 210/539 in Monroe County comparable; East Stroudsburg consistent very hard from the same Monroe County Brodhead Creek Devonian supply). The Brodhead Creek watershed — Devonian Catskill Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), Mississippian Pocono Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Pocono Mountain alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 206 mg/L with TDS 529, East Stroudsburg's water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The PFAS level of 10.6 ppt is very elevated — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review Pennsylvania American Water's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: East Stroudsburg in Monroe County draws from the Pennsylvania American Water on the Pocono/Brodhead Creek supply (Monroe County, northeast Pennsylvania) — the Pocono Plateau at Monroe County draws from Devonian Catskill Formation (slightly calcareous) and Mississippian Pocono Formation (slightly calcareous) — Pennsylvania Monroe County Brodhead Creek Devonian supply produces very hard water at 206 mg/L with TDS 528.7 mg/L.