How hard is the water in Oklahoma?

The average water hardness across Oklahoma is 296 PPM (17.3 GPG), classified as very hard. Hardness varies by city - the hardest higher-confidence city page is Altus (894 PPM) and the softest is Sawyer (2 PPM).

What city in Oklahoma has the hardest water?

Altus has the hardest water among higher-confidence Oklahoma city pages at 894 PPM. A water softener is recommended for residents.

How many water systems are in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has 889 active community water systems serving 561 cities.

Water Hardness in Oklahoma

Average: 296 PPMVery Hard561 cities889 water systems

State data profile

How to read the Oklahoma results

State pages are screening and comparison hubs. They summarize ZIP, city, and water-system patterns so you can find the local page that best matches your home or utility.

Direct or USGS-backed ZIPs

329 of 646

51% use treated-water records or USGS monitoring.

Estimated ZIP values

317 ZIPs

49% use nearby, county, or state-level fallback values.

Dataset update

March 9, 2026

Source coverage and rollups are rebuilt from the public dataset.

Use the source coverage below to judge how much local confirmation a specific city or ZIP needs. The methodology page explains the source hierarchy, weighting, and limitations.

State Average

296 PPM

Very Hard

Coverage

561 cities

889 water systems in the state rollup.

Data Source Coverage

ZIP-level source mix for Oklahoma; higher direct and USGS coverage means less reliance on regional estimates.

646 ZIPs covered

Verified treated water

Utility, CCR, or state treated-water records

28%

179 ZIPs

High-confidence USGS

Environmental monitoring matched to local systems

23%

150 ZIPs

Estimated

Nearby, county, or state-level fallback values

49%

317 ZIPs

In Oklahoma, 28% of ZIPs use verified treated-water records, 23% use high-confidence USGS monitoring, and 49% use estimates that should be confirmed locally for treatment decisions.

What the Data Shows in Oklahoma

Hard water is common but not universal in Oklahoma: 49% of classified ZIPs are hard or very hard.

Oklahoma uses a mixed data profile across treated-water records, USGS monitoring, and estimated fallback values.

Use the city table below to compare local results. For estimated locations or unusually high readings, confirm with your utility or a home hardness test before sizing treatment equipment.

ZIP Hardness Distribution

Soft4% (26)

Slightly Hard13% (87)

Moderately Hard34% (219)

Hard10% (65)

Very Hard39% (249)

Treatment Takeaway

For many homes in Oklahoma, hardness is high enough that scale buildup, fixture spotting, and appliance wear are realistic concerns. A local test is the best starting point before sizing a softener.

How to Use This Data

Use the source coverage above to decide how much local confirmation you need for a specific city or ZIP code.

Useful Oklahoma City Pages

Shortcuts to city pages backed by more ZIP-code or water-system data.

Cities With More Local Data

Oklahoma City

33 ZIPs · 18 systems

Moderately Hard (154 PPM)

Tulsa

28 ZIPs · 13 systems

Moderately Hard (140 PPM)

Moderately Hard (154 PPM)

Broken Arrow

3 ZIPs · 11 systems

Moderately Hard (140 PPM)

Lawton

3 ZIPs · 11 systems

Slightly Hard (100 PPM)

Prioritize cities with multiple ZIPs and systems, then use source badges on each city page to separate verified treated-water records from estimates.

Top 10 Hardest Water Cities

#	City	Hardness
1	Altus	Very Hard (894 PPM)
2	Bessie	Very Hard (894 PPM)
3	Cherokee	Very Hard (894 PPM)
4	Cordell	Very Hard (894 PPM)
5	Crawford	Very Hard (894 PPM)
6	Davidson	Very Hard (894 PPM)
7	Devol	Very Hard (894 PPM)
8	Durham	Very Hard (894 PPM)
9	Eldorado	Very Hard (894 PPM)
10	Elmer	Very Hard (894 PPM)

Top 10 Softest Water Cities

#	City	Hardness
1	Sawyer	Soft (2 PPM)
2	Soper	Soft (2 PPM)
3	Coleman	Soft (3 PPM)
4	Lehigh	Soft (3 PPM)
5	Gould	Soft (5 PPM)
6	Granite	Soft (5 PPM)
7	Hollis	Soft (5 PPM)
8	Hollister	Soft (5 PPM)
9	Lone Wolf	Soft (5 PPM)
10	Reed	Soft (5 PPM)

All Cities in Oklahoma

City pages marked Estimated use fallback values and should be confirmed with local testing or utility data.

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MeadVery Hard MedfordVery Hard Medicine ParkSlightly Hard MeekerHard MenoVery Hard MeridianModerately Hard MiamiModerately Hard Midwest CityModerately Hard MilburnVery Hard Mill CreekVery Hard MillertonVery Hard MiloVery Hard MincoVery Hard MoffettSlightly Hard MonroeSoft MooreModerately Hard MoorelandModerately Hard MorrisSlightly Hard MorrisonVery Hard MoundsSlightly Hard Mountain ParkVery Hard Mountain ViewModerately Hard MoyersSlightly Hard MuldrowSlightly Hard MulhallHard MuseSlightly Hard MuskogeeSlightly Hard MustangVery Hard MutualModerately Hard NardinVery Hard NashVery Hard NashobaVery Hard New LimaModerately Hard NewallaModerately Hard NewcastleHard Nichols HillsModerately Hard Nicoma ParkModerately Hard NinnekahVery Hard NobleModerately Hard NormanModerately Hard North MiamiModerately Hard NowataVery Hard OakhurstModerately Hard OchelataVery Hard OctaviaSoft OiltonModerately Hard OkarcheVery Hard OkayModerately Hard OkeeneVery Hard Okla Univ StudenModerately Hard Oklahoma 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