Where does the water in 13368 come from?

Water for zip code 13368 in Lyons Falls, 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 13368

Lyons Falls, New York · Lewis County

176 PPM

10.3 GPG

Moderately 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 groundwater

Groundwater commonly picks up calcium and magnesium after contact with rock and soil. 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 13368

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
Lyons Falls Village NY2402366	groundwater	170 PPM Moderately Hard	850	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Beaver Falls Water District NY2402358	groundwater	182 PPM Hard	782	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Lyons Falls Village

NY2402366

Moderately Hard

170 PPMgroundwater850 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Beaver Falls Water District

NY2402358

Hard

182 PPMgroundwater782 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 Lyons Falls, NY (13368)?

The average water hardness in 13368 is 176 PPM (10.3 GPG), which is classified as moderately hard.

Do I need a water softener in 13368?

With hardness of 176 PPM, a water softener is worth considering for homes in 13368.

Is hard water in 13368 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 13368?

Zip code 13368 in Lyons Falls, New York is served by 2 water systems.