North Versailles Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.5 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
570.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.57
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 North Versailles, your appliances are currently losing 28% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In North Versailles | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -69% |
| Washing Machine | 5.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -53% |
| Water Heater | 7.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -53% |
Regional Water Comparison
How North Versailles compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Versailles, Pennsylvania | 213.5 mg/L | 11.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Monroeville, Pennsylvania | 105 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 189 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| McKeesport, Pennsylvania | 176 mg/L | 9.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Munhall, Pennsylvania | 158 mg/L | 8.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How North Versailles compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Versailles | 213.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes North Versailles's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
North Versailles, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County — an Allegheny County township adjacent to McKeesport and East McKeesport on the Monongahela River in the southeast Pittsburgh suburbs — receives its water from Pennsylvania American Water, drawing from the Monongahela River through the southwest Pennsylvania distribution.
The very hard 213.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 570.6 mg/L reflect the Allegheny County supply's very hard Appalachian Plateau character — the Pennsylvanian Pittsburgh Formation and Mississippian Loyalhanna Limestone are calcareous formations in the Pittsburgh Coal Basin, and the Monongahela River acquires substantial dissolved mineral content from its coal and limestone drainage in the Pennsylvania-West Virginia plateau (compare McKeesport PA: 209/558 in Allegheny County comparable; East McKeesport PA: 217/583 in Allegheny County comparable; North Versailles consistent very hard from the same Allegheny County Monongahela River Pennsylvanian calcareous supply). The Monongahela watershed — Pennsylvanian Pittsburgh Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Mississippian Loyalhanna Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Monongahela River alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 213.5 mg/L with TDS 571, North Versailles' water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The PFAS level of 11.2 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review Pennsylvania American Water's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: North Versailles in Allegheny County draws from the Pennsylvania American Water on the Monongahela River (Allegheny County, southwest Pennsylvania) — the Monongahela watershed draws from Pennsylvanian Pittsburgh Formation (calcareous) and Mississippian Loyalhanna Limestone (calcareous) — Pennsylvania Allegheny County Monongahela River Pennsylvanian calcareous supply produces very hard water at 213.5 mg/L with TDS 570.6 mg/L.