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Water Hardness in Quakertown, PA

Pennsylvania · 1 zip codes · 21 matched water systems

158 PPM
9.3 GPG
Moderately Hard
0Soft60120180300+
High Confidence — USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 202621 matched water systems in the city rollupIndividual systems and ZIPs can differ. Methodology

Source context

How this city reading is built

This city reading is a weighted rollup across 21 matched water systems and 1 ZIP code. Citywide readings are useful for comparison, but individual utility zones and ZIPs can differ.

Source basis
15 USGS-backed sources
21 matched systems total for this city; USGS monitoring is used where treated-water reports are unavailable.
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 Quakertown

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

21 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.
Lower Bucks Co Joint Mun Auth
PA1090026
Moderately Hard
148 PPMsurface water63,007 servedEstimated — Nearby Data
Aqua Pa Bensalem
PA1090078
Hard
184 PPMsurface water59,001 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring
Bcwsa Main Lower South
PA1090079
Moderately Hard
154 PPMsurface water52,621 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring
Warminster Municipal Authority
PA1090069
Moderately Hard
148 PPMsurface water40,000 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring
Newtown Artesian Water Co
PA1090043
Moderately Hard
148 PPMsurface water38,500 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring
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Zip Codes in Quakertown, PA

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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Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is the water in Quakertown, PA?

The citywide weighted average water hardness in Quakertown, PA is 158 PPM (9.3 GPG), classified as moderately hard. This is based on 21 matched water systems.

Do I need a water softener in Quakertown, PA?

With a citywide average hardness of 158 PPM, a water softener is worth considering for homes in Quakertown. Confirm your tap reading before sizing equipment.

Is hard water in Quakertown, 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 Quakertown, PA?

Quakertown, Pennsylvania is served by 21 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

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