Water Hardness in Black Butte Ranc, OR

Q: Do I need a water softener in Black Butte Ranc, OR?

At a citywide weighted average of 20 PPM, Black Butte Ranc has relatively soft water. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Q: How many water systems serve Black Butte Ranc, OR?

Black Butte Ranc, Oregon has 11 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

Oregon · 1 zip codes · 11 matched water systems

20 PPM

1.2 GPG

Soft

0Soft60120180300+

Verified — Annual Water Quality Report

City avg (weighted): 20 PPM

Dataset updated March 9, 202611 matched water systems in the city rollupIndividual systems and ZIPs can differ. Methodology

System used for this reading

Bend, City Of

OR4100100

Water source: surface water

Serves: 77,704

USGS environmental estimate: 76 PPM

Source context

How this city reading is built

This city reading is a weighted rollup across 11 matched water systems and 1 ZIP code. Citywide readings are useful for comparison, but individual utility zones and ZIPs can differ.

Source basis

4 verified treated-water sources

11 matched systems total for this city; treated-water reports are prioritized when available.

Water source profile

Primarily groundwater

Groundwater commonly picks up calcium and magnesium after contact with rock and soil. This profile is weighted by known population served across matched systems.

Data recency

March 9, 2026

Dataset rebuilt March 9, 2026; individual utility reporting years can vary.

Hardness is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Use it for scale, appliance, and softener decisions; check your utility report or test your tap before sizing treatment equipment. See how we calculate local readings.

Water Systems in Black Butte Ranc

These systems are matched to Black Butte Ranc, OR. Citywide readings are useful for comparison, but the system serving a specific address may differ from the city average.

11 water systems

PWSID is the public water system identifier. Data Source shows whether the hardness value comes from a treated-water report, USGS monitoring, or a local estimate; source year is shown when available.

Water System	Source	Hardness	Pop. Served	Data Source
Bend, City Of OR4100100	surface water	20 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 76 PPM	77,704	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Redmond Water Department OR4100693	groundwater	20 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 18 PPM	37,566	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Avion Wc - Greater Avion OR4100091	groundwater	20 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 18 PPM	35,332	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Sisters, City Of OR4100826	groundwater	17 PPM Soft	3,778	Estimated — Nearby Data
Tollgate Water Company OR4100087	groundwater	17 PPM Soft	800	Estimated — Nearby Data

Bend, City Of

OR4100100

Soft

20 PPMsurface water77,704 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 76 PPM

Redmond Water Department

OR4100693

Soft

20 PPMgroundwater37,566 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 18 PPM

Avion Wc - Greater Avion

OR4100091

Soft

20 PPMgroundwater35,332 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 18 PPM

Sisters, City Of

OR4100826

Soft

17 PPMgroundwater3,778 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Tollgate Water Company

OR4100087

Soft

17 PPMgroundwater800 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

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Zip Codes in Black Butte Ranc, OR

9775920

What This Means For You

Recommendations are based on the displayed hardness reading. Confirm your tap reading before sizing or buying treatment equipment.

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Your water hardness is in the soft range. You likely don't need a water softener. Enjoy your naturally soft water!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is the water in Black Butte Ranc, OR?

The citywide weighted average water hardness in Black Butte Ranc, OR is 20 PPM (1.2 GPG), classified as soft. This is based on 11 matched water systems. The gauge highlights Bend, City Of, a verified treated-water system, because individual systems can differ from the citywide average.

Do I need a water softener in Black Butte Ranc, OR?

At 20 PPM, the citywide average is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in Black Butte Ranc, OR safe to drink?

Water hardness itself is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals, but you should check your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for contaminant and compliance information.

How many water systems serve Black Butte Ranc, OR?

Black Butte Ranc, Oregon is served by 11 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

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