Juniata Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
497.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.53
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 Juniata Park, your appliances are currently losing 27% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Juniata Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -65% |
| Washing Machine | 6.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -48% |
| Water Heater | 7.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -49% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Juniata Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Juniata Park, Pennsylvania | 199 mg/L | 10.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Port Richmond, Pennsylvania | 186.5 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Frankford, Pennsylvania | 188 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Hunting Park, Pennsylvania | 141 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Olney, Pennsylvania | 118 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Juniata Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Juniata Park | 199 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Juniata Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Juniata Park, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County — a Philadelphia County neighborhood in northeast Philadelphia adjacent to Frankford and Port Richmond on the Delaware River corridor — receives its municipal water from the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), drawing from the Delaware River at the Baxter Water Treatment Plant (Tacony, Philadelphia).
The very hard 199 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 497.6 mg/L are notably harder than the adjacent Tacony PA reading (135.5 mg/L) and Hunting Park PA (141 mg/L) — suggesting Juniata Park may receive water from a different source blend, zone, or seasonal period. Philadelphia's water hardness can vary significantly by distribution zone and season (high-flow spring Delaware is softer, low-flow late summer is harder). The elevated TDS also suggests a possibly higher groundwater blending ratio in the northeast Philadelphia distribution system.
At 199 mg/L, Juniata Park's water is very hard — scale builds rapidly in kettles and appliances, and a water softener is recommended. Monthly descaling of frequently used appliances is appropriate. The PFAS level of 10.2 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Philadelphia industrial corridor, the Delaware River New Jersey shore industrial sources (multiple PFAS manufacturers), Naval Air Station Willow Grove (AFFF), and the Delaware Valley PFAS complex contribute to Juniata Park's very elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Juniata Park in Philadelphia County draws from Philadelphia Water Department on the Delaware River (Philadelphia County) — the Delaware drains the Pennsylvania Appalachians (Ordovician carbonates, Triassic Newark Basin calcareous) — Pennsylvania Delaware River Appalachian-Triassic watershed produces very hard water at 199 mg/L with high TDS 497.6 mg/L in this Philadelphia County Pennsylvania neighborhood.