Where does the water in 14826 come from?

Water for zip code 14826 in Cohocton, 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 14826

Cohocton, New York · Steuben County

139 PPM

8.1 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 14826

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
Corning City NY5001209	groundwater	129 PPM Moderately Hard	10,300	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Cohocton Village NY5001208	groundwater	259 PPM Very Hard	854	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Corning City

NY5001209

Moderately Hard

129 PPMgroundwater10,300 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Cohocton Village

NY5001208

Very Hard

259 PPMgroundwater854 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 Cohocton, NY (14826)?

The average water hardness in 14826 is 139 PPM (8.1 GPG), which is classified as moderately hard.

Do I need a water softener in 14826?

With hardness of 139 PPM, a water softener is worth considering for homes in 14826.

Is hard water in 14826 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 14826?

Zip code 14826 in Cohocton, New York is served by 2 water systems.