Public water system
Orange Water & Sewer Authority
PWSID NC0368010 - Orange County, North Carolina
38 PPM
2.2 GPG
Soft0Soft60120180300+
Soft (38 PPM)Verified - Annual Water Quality Report
System Details
- Water source
- surface water
- Population served
- 86,300
- Service connections
- 19,920
- Status
- Active
Hardness Evidence
- Reported hardness
- 38 PPM
- Grains per gallon
- 2.2 GPG
- Data source
- Annual Water Quality Report
- Source year
- N/A
- Raw/source estimate
- 39 PPM
Linked City Reports
Served ZIP Codes
| ZIP | Location | ZIP average |
|---|---|---|
| 27231 | Cedar Grove, NC | Soft (38 PPM) |
| 27243 | Efland, NC | Soft (37 PPM) |
| 27278 | Hillsborough, NC | Soft (38 PPM) |
| 27510 | Carrboro, NC | Soft (38 PPM) |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill, NC | Soft (38 PPM) |
| 27516 | Chapel Hill, NC | Soft (38 PPM) |
How to Use This System Page
A public water system can serve multiple ZIP codes and cities. Use this page to inspect the source behind the hardness reading, then open the linked ZIP or city page for the local rollup.
If you are sizing treatment equipment, confirm your actual tap hardness with a home test or lab test before buying.