Water Hardness in Shady Cove, OR

Q: Do I need a water softener in Shady Cove, OR?

At a citywide weighted average of 31 PPM, Shady Cove has relatively soft water. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Q: How many water systems serve Shady Cove, OR?

Shady Cove, Oregon has 11 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

Oregon · 1 zip codes · 11 matched water systems

30 PPM

1.8 GPG

Soft

0Soft60120180300+

Verified — Annual Water Quality Report

City avg (weighted): 31 PPM

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

System used for this reading

Medford Water Commission

OR4100513

Water source: surface water

Serves: 106,068

USGS environmental estimate: 138 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

3 verified treated-water sources

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

Water source profile

Primarily surface water

Surface-water hardness can shift with reservoirs, runoff, season, and treatment. 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 Shady Cove

These systems are matched to Shady Cove, 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
Medford Water Commission OR4100513	surface water	30 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 138 PPM	106,068	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Ashland Water Department OR4100047	surface water	30 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 138 PPM	20,946	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Central Point, City Of OR4100178	surface water	30 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 138 PPM	19,785	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Shady Cove Mhp OR4101131	surface water	138 PPM Moderately Hard	140	Estimated — Nearby Data
Anglers Cove/Schwc OR4101483	surface water	138 PPM Moderately Hard	85	Estimated — Nearby Data

Medford Water Commission

OR4100513

Soft

30 PPMsurface water106,068 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 138 PPM

Ashland Water Department

OR4100047

Soft

30 PPMsurface water20,946 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 138 PPM

Central Point, City Of

OR4100178

Soft

30 PPMsurface water19,785 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 138 PPM

Shady Cove Mhp

OR4101131

Moderately Hard

138 PPMsurface water140 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Anglers Cove/Schwc

OR4101483

Moderately Hard

138 PPMsurface water85 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

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Zip Codes in Shady Cove, OR

9753931

What This Means For You

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

Your Water Is Soft

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 Shady Cove, OR?

The citywide weighted average water hardness in Shady Cove, OR is 31 PPM (1.8 GPG), classified as soft. This is based on 11 matched water systems. The gauge highlights Medford Water Commission, a verified treated-water system, because individual systems can differ from the citywide average.

Do I need a water softener in Shady Cove, OR?

At 31 PPM, the citywide average is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in Shady Cove, 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 Shady Cove, OR?

Shady Cove, Oregon is served by 11 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

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