Shiloh Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.4 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
560.4 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 Shiloh, your appliances are currently losing 28% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Shiloh | 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 Shiloh compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Shiloh, Pennsylvania | 212.5 mg/L | 11 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Weigelstown, Pennsylvania | 122.5 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| York, Pennsylvania | 139.5 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Hanover, Pennsylvania | 204 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania | 89.5 mg/L | 4.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Shiloh compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Shiloh | 212.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Shiloh's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Shiloh, Pennsylvania, in York County — a York County unincorporated community adjacent to York and Spring Garden Township in south-central Pennsylvania — receives its water from Pennsylvania American Water, drawing from the Susquehanna River and Lake Redman reservoir through the south-central Pennsylvania distribution.
The very hard 212.5 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 560.4 mg/L reflect the York County Susquehanna River supply's very hard calcareous character — the Cambrian Chickies Formation and Ordovician Beekmantown Limestone are highly calcareous formations in the south-central Pennsylvania Valley and Ridge province, and the Susquehanna acquires substantial dissolved mineral content from its extensive limestone drainage (compare York PA: 208/549 in York County comparable; Spring Garden Township PA: 216/572 in York County comparable; Shiloh consistent very hard from the same York County Susquehanna River Cambrian calcareous supply). The Susquehanna watershed at York County — Cambrian Chickies Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Ordovician Beekmantown Limestone (highly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Susquehanna alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 212.5 mg/L with TDS 560, Shiloh's water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The PFAS level of 11.0 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the York County south-central Pennsylvania industrial and military legacy contributes to Shiloh's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Shiloh in York County draws from the Pennsylvania American Water on the Susquehanna River (York County, south-central Pennsylvania) — the Susquehanna at York County drains Cambrian Chickies Formation (calcareous) and Ordovician Beekmantown Limestone (highly calcareous) — Pennsylvania York County Susquehanna River Cambrian calcareous supply produces very hard water at 212.5 mg/L with TDS 560.4 mg/L.