Kingston Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.3 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
143.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.24
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 Kingston, your appliances are currently losing 12% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Kingston | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -22% |
| Washing Machine | 10.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -15% |
| Water Heater | 11.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -21% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Kingston compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Kingston, Pennsylvania | 91.5 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | 93 mg/L | 4.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Back Mountain, Pennsylvania | 124.5 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Scranton, Pennsylvania | 206 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Dunmore, Pennsylvania | 177.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Kingston compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Kingston | 91.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Kingston's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Kingston, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County — a Luzerne County borough adjacent to Wilkes-Barre and Pittston on the Susquehanna River in northeast Pennsylvania — receives its water from the Pennsylvania American Water, drawing from Lake Scranton or the Susquehanna River (Luzerne County) through the northeast Pennsylvania distribution.
The moderately soft 91.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 143.3 mg/L reflect the northeast Pennsylvania Luzerne County supply's moderate character — the Pocono Mountains' Devonian Catskill Formation insoluble red beds contribute dilution, while the Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation adds slight calcareous hardness, consistent with the northeast Pennsylvania Wyoming Valley communities (compare Endicott NY: 83.5 mg/L on the Whitney Point Devonian supply). The Susquehanna watershed at Luzerne County — Devonian Catskill Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation (slightly calcareous — hardness contributor), and Quaternary valley drift (calcareous — minor TDS).
At 91.5 mg/L, Kingston's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Luzerne County northeast Pennsylvania industrial corridor contribute to Kingston's readings.
Geology & Source: Kingston in Luzerne County draws from the Pennsylvania American Water on Lake Scranton (Luzerne County, northeast Pennsylvania) — the Susquehanna watershed drains the Pocono Mountains (Devonian Catskill Formation — insoluble) and Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation (slightly calcareous) — Pennsylvania Luzerne County Susquehanna-Pocono Devonian-Pennsylvanian Plateau supply produces moderately soft water at 91.5 mg/L with TDS 143.3 mg/L.