Modena Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
173.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.28
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 Modena Park, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Modena Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -27% |
| Washing Machine | 9.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -18% |
| Water Heater | 11.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -24% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Modena Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Modena Park, Pennsylvania | 104 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Parkwood Manor, Pennsylvania | 155 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Torresdale, Pennsylvania | 173.5 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Bustleton, Pennsylvania | 186 mg/L | 9.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Bensalem, Pennsylvania | 188.5 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Modena Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Modena Park | 104 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Modena Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Modena Park, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County — a Philadelphia County neighborhood adjacent to Northeast Philadelphia and Holmesburg — receives its water from the Philadelphia Water Department, drawing from the Schuylkill River through the southeast Pennsylvania distribution.
The moderately hard 104 mg/L hardness and TDS of 173.4 mg/L reflect the Philadelphia County Schuylkill River supply's moderate character — the Precambrian Wissahickon Formation is largely insoluble schist, while the Cambrian Chickies Formation contributes calcareous mineral content from its calcareous quartzite in the Piedmont geological belt (compare Northeast Philadelphia PA: 101/168 in Philadelphia County comparable; Holmesburg PA: 106/178 in Philadelphia County comparable; Modena Park consistent moderate from the same Philadelphia County Schuylkill River Precambrian supply). The Schuylkill watershed — Precambrian Wissahickon Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Chickies Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Schuylkill alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 104 mg/L with TDS 173, Modena Park's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.2 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the Philadelphia Water Department's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Modena Park in Philadelphia County draws from the Philadelphia Water on the Schuylkill River (Philadelphia County, southeast Pennsylvania) — the Schuylkill watershed drains Precambrian Wissahickon Formation (insoluble) and Cambrian Chickies Formation (calcareous) — Pennsylvania Philadelphia Schuylkill River Precambrian supply produces moderately hard water at 104 mg/L with TDS 173.4 mg/L.