Where does the water in 14739 come from?

Water for zip code 14739 in Friendship, New York is provided by 1 water system. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 14739

Friendship, New York · Allegany County

160 PPM

9.4 GPG

Moderately Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 1 water systemTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 1 matched water system. When more than one system is matched, the displayed value is weighted toward larger known service populations when that data is available.

Source basis

1 USGS-backed source

1 matched system 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 14739

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.

1 water system

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
Friendship Town Water District NY0200319	groundwater	160 PPM Moderately Hard	1,380	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Friendship Town Water District

NY0200319

Moderately Hard

160 PPMgroundwater1,380 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 Friendship, NY (14739)?

The average water hardness in 14739 is 160 PPM (9.4 GPG), which is classified as moderately hard.

Do I need a water softener in 14739?

With hardness of 160 PPM, a water softener is worth considering for homes in 14739.

Is hard water in 14739 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 14739?

Zip code 14739 in Friendship, New York is served by 1 water system.