Fernway Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
282.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.37
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 Fernway, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fernway | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -41% |
| Washing Machine | 8.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -30% |
| Water Heater | 10 yrs | 15 yrs | -33% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fernway compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fernway, Pennsylvania | 139.5 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania | 201.5 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🔴 Very 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 Fernway compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fernway | 139.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fernway's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fernway, Pennsylvania, in Butler County — a Butler County community adjacent to Cranberry Township and Mars on the Connoquenessing Creek in west-central Pennsylvania — receives its water from the Pennsylvania American Water, drawing from the Connoquenessing Creek (Butler County) through the west-central Pennsylvania distribution.
The hard 139.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 282.6 mg/L reflect the west-central Pennsylvania Butler County Connoquenessing supply's hard Appalachian character — the Pennsylvanian Allegheny Formation calcareous and Mississippian Mauch Chunk Formation produce hard water typical of the western Pennsylvania Appalachian Plateau communities (compare New Kensington PA: 159/368 in Westmoreland County harder; Fernway moderately hard from the Butler County Connoquenessing draw). The Connoquenessing Creek at Butler County — Pennsylvanian Allegheny Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Mississippian Mauch Chunk Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Connoquenessing alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 139.5 mg/L with TDS 283, Fernway's water is hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Butler County west-central Pennsylvania industrial corridor contribute to Fernway's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Fernway in Butler County draws from the Pennsylvania American Water on the Connoquenessing Creek (Butler County, west-central Pennsylvania) — the Connoquenessing watershed at Butler County drains the Appalachian Plateau (Pennsylvanian Allegheny Formation — calcareous) and Mississippian Mauch Chunk Formation (slightly calcareous) — Pennsylvania Butler County Connoquenessing Creek Pennsylvanian supply produces hard water at 139.5 mg/L with TDS 282.6 mg/L.