Shiloh Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.9 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
169.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.27
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 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Shiloh | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -26% |
| Washing Machine | 9.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -18% |
| Water Heater | 11.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -23% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Shiloh compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Shiloh, Pennsylvania | 101.5 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Saint Marys, Pennsylvania | 140.5 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| State College, Pennsylvania | 193 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Altoona, Pennsylvania | 90 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Johnstown, Pennsylvania | 189 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Shiloh compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Shiloh | 101.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Shiloh's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Shiloh, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County — a Clearfield County unincorporated community adjacent to Clearfield and Philipsburg in the Appalachian Plateau of north-central Pennsylvania — receives its water from the Clearfield Municipal Authority, drawing from the Clearfield Creek watershed through the north-central Pennsylvania distribution.
The moderately hard 101.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 169.8 mg/L reflect the Clearfield County supply's moderate Appalachian Plateau character — the Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation is largely insoluble quartz conglomerate and sandstone, while the Devonian Catskill Formation contributes modest calcareous mineral content from its red-bed calcareous mudstone and siltstone (compare Clearfield PA: 99/165 in Clearfield County comparable; Philipsburg PA: 103/173 in Clearfield County comparable; Shiloh consistent moderate from the same Clearfield County Clearfield Creek Pennsylvanian-Devonian supply). The Clearfield Creek watershed — Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Devonian Catskill Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Clearfield Creek alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 101.5 mg/L with TDS 170, Shiloh'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 Clearfield Municipal Authority's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Shiloh in Clearfield County draws from the Clearfield Municipal Authority on the Clearfield Creek watershed (Clearfield County, north-central Pennsylvania) — the Clearfield Creek drains Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation (insoluble) and Devonian Catskill Formation (slightly calcareous) — Pennsylvania Clearfield County Clearfield Creek Pennsylvanian-Devonian supply produces moderately hard water at 101.5 mg/L with TDS 169.8 mg/L.