Weigelstown Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
225.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Weigelstown, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Weigelstown | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -34% |
| Washing Machine | 9.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -24% |
| Water Heater | 10.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Weigelstown compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ 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 |
| Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | 177.5 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Colonial Park, Pennsylvania | 178.5 mg/L | 9.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Weigelstown compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Weigelstown | 122.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Weigelstown's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Weigelstown, Pennsylvania, in York County — a York County unincorporated community adjacent to York and Springettsbury in south-central Pennsylvania — receives its water from the York Water Company, drawing from Lake Williams or Lake Redman reservoir (York County) through the south-central Pennsylvania distribution.
The moderately hard 122.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 225.8 mg/L reflect the south-central Pennsylvania York County Piedmont supply's moderate calcareous character — the Precambrian Holtwood Gneiss provides insoluble dilution while the Ordovician Conestoga Formation adds moderate calcareous hardness, consistent with the south-central Pennsylvania Piedmont communities (compare Colonial Park PA: 178.5 mg/L on the Conestoga limestone aquifer harder draw). The Codorus Creek watershed at York County — Ordovician Conestoga Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Precambrian Holtwood Gneiss (insoluble — dilutant), and Cambrian Antietam Sandstone (insoluble — secondary dilutant).
At 122.5 mg/L, Weigelstown'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 6.3 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the York County south-central Pennsylvania industrial corridor contribute to Weigelstown's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Weigelstown in York County draws from the York Water Company on Lake Williams or Lake Redman reservoir (York County, south-central Pennsylvania) — the Codorus Creek watershed at York County drains the Pennsylvania Piedmont (Precambrian Holtwood Gneiss — insoluble) and Ordovician Conestoga Formation (calcareous) — Pennsylvania York County Codorus Creek Precambrian-Ordovician Piedmont supply produces moderately hard water at 122.5 mg/L with TDS 225.8 mg/L.