South Park Township Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.6 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
305.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.39
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 South Park Township, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In South Park Township | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -44% |
| Washing Machine | 8.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -32% |
| Water Heater | 9.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -35% |
Regional Water Comparison
How South Park Township compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ South Park Township, Pennsylvania | 146.5 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Baldwin, Pennsylvania | 127.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | 194 mg/L | 10.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Whitehall, Pennsylvania | 213.5 mg/L | 11.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania | 130.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How South Park Township compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ South Park Township | 146.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
Bring Badger-quality water to your South Park Township home
Shop water softeners on Amazon.com →
What Makes South Park Township's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
South Park Township, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County — an Allegheny County township adjacent to Pleasant Hills and Bethel Park in the south Pittsburgh metro — receives its water from Pennsylvania American Water, drawing from Youghiogheny River Lake or the Monongahela River (Allegheny County) through the south Pittsburgh metro distribution.
The moderately hard 146.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 305.1 mg/L reflect the southwest Pennsylvania Allegheny County Monongahela River supply's moderate calcareous character — reflecting the Pennsylvanian Monongahela Formation's slightly calcareous limestone beds (Pittsburgh Limestone and Sewickley Limestone members) that yield moderate hardness across the Monongahela River watershed, consistent with Washington PA (150 mg/L) on the same supply corridor. The Monongahela-Youghiogheny watershed at Allegheny County — Pennsylvanian Monongahela Formation (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pennsylvanian Conemaugh Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Pennsylvanian Pittsburgh Coal (insoluble — dilutant).
At 146.5 mg/L, South Park Township's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Allegheny County Pittsburgh metro steel-industrial corridor contribute to South Park Township's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: South Park Township in Allegheny County draws from the Pennsylvania American Water on the Monongahela River (Allegheny County, southwest Pennsylvania) — the Monongahela watershed drains the Appalachian Plateau (Pennsylvanian Monongahela Formation — slightly calcareous) and Conemaugh Formation (slightly calcareous) — Pennsylvania Allegheny County Monongahela River Pennsylvanian calcareous plateau produces moderately hard water at 146.5 mg/L with TDS 305.1 mg/L.