Where does the water in 12471 come from?

Water for zip code 12471 in Rifton, New York is provided by 2 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 12471

Rifton, New York · Ulster County

203 PPM

11.9 GPG

Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 2 water systemsTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 2 matched water systems. When more than one system is matched, the displayed value is weighted toward larger known service populations when that data is available.

Source basis

2 USGS-backed sources

2 matched systems total for this ZIP; 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 Serving 12471

These are the systems matched to this ZIP code. The displayed ZIP value is weighted toward larger known service populations when population data is available.

2 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
Kingston (City) Water District NY5503374	surface water	202 PPM Hard	24,000	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Woodcrest Community NY5515691	groundwater	259 PPM Very Hard	325	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Kingston (City) Water District

NY5503374

Hard

202 PPMsurface water24,000 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Woodcrest Community

NY5515691

Very Hard

259 PPMgroundwater325 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

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What This Means For You

Use this ZIP reading as a local planning estimate, not a final treatment specification. Hardness can vary by utility zone, seasonal blend, private well, and building plumbing. Confirm your tap reading with a utility report or home hardness test before sizing equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Rifton, NY (12471)?

The average water hardness in 12471 is 203 PPM (11.9 GPG), which is classified as hard.

Do I need a water softener in 12471?

With hardness of 203 PPM, a water softener is recommended for homes in 12471.

Is hard water in 12471 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 12471?

Zip code 12471 in Rifton, New York is served by 2 water systems.