Parkwood Manor Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

hard

~120–179 mg/L

Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

reservoir

pH Level

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.005 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

327.6 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.40

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

hard~120–179 mg/LHard · est.

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 Parkwood Manor, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Parkwood Manor	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	6.8 yrs	8.5 yrs	-20%
Washing Machine	9.6 yrs	12 yrs	-20%
Water Heater	12 yrs	15 yrs	-20%

Regional Water Comparison

How Parkwood Manor compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Parkwood Manor, Pennsylvania	≈ 120–179 mg/L	7.9 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Bensalem, Pennsylvania	≈ 120–179 mg/L	9.7 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Modena Park, Pennsylvania	≈ 120–179 mg/L	5.2 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Torresdale, Pennsylvania	≈ 120–179 mg/L	8.9 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir
Somerton, Pennsylvania	≈ 120–179 mg/L	7.8 ppt	🟠 Hard	reservoir

National Benchmark

How Parkwood Manor compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Parkwood Manor	≈ 120–179 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Parkwood Manor's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: ReservoirTDS: 327.6 mg/LpH: 8

The Lehigh County Authority (LCA) serves Parkwood Manor, sourcing water from multiple groundwater wells that tap into local aquifers, with treatment occurring at facilities like the Allentown and Bethlehem-area plants. The water originates from the Lehigh River watershed within the greater Delaware River Basin, but as groundwater, it interacts primarily with subsurface geology rather than direct surface runoff. The service area encompasses parts of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, delivering to residential neighborhoods including Parkwood Manor.

The region features Paleozoic-era carbonate formations, including Cambrian-Ordovician limestones and dolomites of the South Mountain and Allentown sequences. These rocks form karstic aquifers prone to mineral dissolution, shaping a hard supply character through natural leaching of calcium and magnesium. The geology promotes moderately mineralised to hard water typical of valley limestone terrains.

If you live in Parkwood Manor, you may notice that your appliances and pipes are more prone to scaling, which can reduce their efficiency and lifespan. To mitigate this, you can try monthly vinegar descaling for fixtures and annual heater flushing. Installing scale-inhibiting filters can also help. The LCA maintains a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, which aids corrosion control, and the utility complies with EPA lead and copper rules via corrosion inhibitors. A water softener is recommended to extend appliance life and reduce maintenance.

Geology & Source: Appalachian Valley and Ridge province - Allentown Formation; Cambrian-Ordovician limestones and dolomites produce hard water

Other Pennsylvania Water Reports

Bensalem

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Modena Park

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Torresdale

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

Somerton

≈ 120–179 mg/L

🟠 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parkwood Manor's water safe to drink?

Yes. Parkwood Manor's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Parkwood Manor?

At ≈ 120–179 mg/L (Hard), Parkwood Manor's water will cause significant limescale on kettles, washing machines, and water heaters. A water softener or descaler is strongly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and reduce energy bills by up to 20%.

How does Parkwood Manor compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Parkwood Manor (≈ 120–179 mg/L) is 1 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Parkwood Manor is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.