Water Hardness in Clarks Summit, PA

Q: Do I need a water softener in Clarks Summit, PA?

At a citywide weighted average of 53 PPM, Clarks Summit has relatively soft water. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Q: How many water systems serve Clarks Summit, PA?

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania has 6 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

Pennsylvania · 1 zip codes · 6 matched water systems

40 PPM

2.3 GPG

Soft

0Soft60120180300+

Verified — Annual Water Quality Report

City avg (weighted): 53 PPM

Dataset updated March 9, 20266 matched water systems in the city rollupIndividual systems and ZIPs can differ. Methodology

System used for this reading

Pa Amer Water Co Lake Scranton

PA2359008

Water source: surface water

Serves: 134,570

USGS environmental estimate: 38 PPM

Source context

How this city reading is built

This city reading is a weighted rollup across 6 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

6 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 Clarks Summit

These systems are matched to Clarks Summit, PA. Citywide readings are useful for comparison, but the system serving a specific address may differ from the city average.

6 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
Pa Amer Water Co Lake Scranton PA2359008	surface water	40 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 38 PPM	134,570	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Paw Blue Mountain Division PA3480055	surface water	120 PPM Moderately Hard USGS estimate: 81 PPM	23,763	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Pa Amer Water Co Brownell PA2359001	surface water	40 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 38 PPM	12,560	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Paw Bangor District PA3480038	surface water	81 PPM Slightly Hard	9,008	High Confidence — USGS Monitoring
Clarks Summit State Hospital PA2350028	groundwater	125 PPM Moderately Hard	747	High Confidence — USGS Monitoring

Pa Amer Water Co Lake Scranton

PA2359008

Soft

40 PPMsurface water134,570 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 38 PPM

Paw Blue Mountain Division

PA3480055

Moderately Hard

120 PPMsurface water23,763 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 81 PPM

Pa Amer Water Co Brownell

PA2359001

Soft

40 PPMsurface water12,560 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 38 PPM

Paw Bangor District

PA3480038

Slightly Hard

81 PPMsurface water9,008 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring

Clarks Summit State Hospital

PA2350028

Moderately Hard

125 PPMgroundwater747 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring

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Zip Codes in Clarks Summit, PA

1841153

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 Clarks Summit, PA?

The citywide weighted average water hardness in Clarks Summit, PA is 53 PPM (3.1 GPG), classified as soft. This is based on 6 matched water systems. The gauge highlights Pa Amer Water Co Lake Scranton, a verified treated-water system, because individual systems can differ from the citywide average.

Do I need a water softener in Clarks Summit, PA?

At 53 PPM, the citywide average is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in Clarks Summit, PA 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 Clarks Summit, PA?

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania is served by 6 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

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