Hunting Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
281.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.38
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 Hunting Park, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Hunting Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -42% |
| Washing Machine | 8.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -30% |
| Water Heater | 10 yrs | 15 yrs | -33% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Hunting Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hunting Park, Pennsylvania | 141 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Logan, Pennsylvania | 88.5 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Nicetown-Tioga, Pennsylvania | 197.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Olney, Pennsylvania | 118 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Hartranft, Pennsylvania | 207.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Hunting Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hunting Park | 141 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Hunting Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Hunting Park, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County — a Philadelphia County neighborhood in north Philadelphia adjacent to Nicetown and Tioga — receives its municipal water from the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), drawing from the Schuylkill River at the Queen Lane Water Treatment Plant (Philadelphia).
The moderately hard 141 mg/L hardness and TDS of 281.1 mg/L are slightly harder than the Delaware River-sourced Tacony PA (135.5 mg/L) and reflect the Schuylkill River supply's Appalachian carbonate character. The Schuylkill River above Philadelphia drains the Pennsylvania Ridge-and-Valley — Ordovician Nittany Dolomite and Beekmantown Limestone (calcareous), Silurian Tuscarora Sandstone (insoluble), and the Triassic Newark Basin (calcareous Brunswick Formation). Both Philadelphia supplies blend Appalachian and Triassic carbonate inputs.
At 141 mg/L, Hunting Park's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and bathroom fixtures develop calcium deposits. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Philadelphia industrial corridor, the Schuylkill River legacy industrial contamination corridor (one of the historically most polluted rivers in the US), and the Delaware Valley PFAS complex contribute to Hunting Park's readings.
Geology & Source: Hunting Park in Philadelphia County draws from Philadelphia Water Department on the Schuylkill River (Philadelphia County) — the Schuylkill drains the Pennsylvania Appalachians (Ordovician Nittany Dolomite, Triassic Brunswick Formation calcareous) — Pennsylvania Schuylkill River Appalachian-Triassic watershed produces moderately hard water at 141 mg/L with TDS 281.1 mg/L in this Philadelphia County Pennsylvania neighborhood.