Torresdale Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.1 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
395.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.46
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 Torresdale, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Torresdale | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -54% |
| Washing Machine | 7.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -40% |
| Water Heater | 8.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -42% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Torresdale compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Torresdale, Pennsylvania | 173.5 mg/L | 8.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Holmesburg, Pennsylvania | 108 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Modena Park, Pennsylvania | 104 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Bustleton, Pennsylvania | 186 mg/L | 9.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Tacony, Pennsylvania | 135.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Torresdale compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Torresdale | 173.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Torresdale's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Torresdale, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County — a Philadelphia County neighborhood adjacent to Holmesburg and Bensalem in northeast Philadelphia, site of the Torresdale Water Treatment Plant — receives its water from the Philadelphia Water Department, drawing from the Delaware River through the southeast Pennsylvania distribution.
The hard 173.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 395.1 mg/L reflect the Philadelphia County Delaware River supply's hard calcareous character — the Precambrian Wissahickon Formation provides insoluble dilution, while the Ordovician Beekmantown Group contributes calcareous mineral content from its dolomite and limestone in the Philadelphia Piedmont; the Delaware River's extensive Appalachian drainage contributes additional dissolved minerals (compare Holmesburg PA: 170/387 in Philadelphia County comparable; Bensalem PA: 176/403 in Bucks County comparable; Torresdale consistent hard from the same Philadelphia County Delaware River Ordovician calcareous supply). The Delaware watershed — Precambrian Wissahickon Formation (insoluble — primary dilutant), Ordovician Beekmantown Group (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Delaware alluvium (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 173.5 mg/L with TDS 395, Torresdale's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 8.9 ppt is elevated — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is recommended. Review the Philadelphia Water Department's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Torresdale in Philadelphia County draws from the Philadelphia Water on the Delaware River (Philadelphia County, southeast Pennsylvania) — the Delaware watershed drains Precambrian Wissahickon Formation (insoluble) and Ordovician Beekmantown Group (calcareous) — Pennsylvania Philadelphia Delaware River Ordovician calcareous supply produces hard water at 173.5 mg/L with TDS 395.1 mg/L.