Where does the water in 15052 come from?

Water for zip code 15052 in Industry, Pennsylvania is provided by 7 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 15052

Industry, Pennsylvania · Beaver County

153 PPM

8.9 GPG

Moderately Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 7 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 7 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

5 USGS-backed sources

7 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 15052

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.

7 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
Beaver Falls Muni Auth PA5040012	surface water	140 PPM Moderately Hard	49,500	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Ambridge Water Auth PA5040008	surface water	93 PPM Slightly Hard	19,500	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Center Twp Water Auth PA5040007	surface water	93 PPM Slightly Hard	19,000	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Mun Water Auth Of Aliquippa PA5040006	groundwater	235 PPM Hard	15,685	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Creswell Heights Jt Auth PA5040063	groundwater	235 PPM Hard	15,000	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Beaver Falls Muni Auth

PA5040012

Moderately Hard

140 PPMsurface water49,500 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Ambridge Water Auth

PA5040008

Slightly Hard

93 PPMsurface water19,500 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Center Twp Water Auth

PA5040007

Slightly Hard

93 PPMsurface water19,000 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Mun Water Auth Of Aliquippa

PA5040006

Hard

235 PPMgroundwater15,685 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Creswell Heights Jt Auth

PA5040063

Hard

235 PPMgroundwater15,000 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 Industry, PA (15052)?

The average water hardness in 15052 is 153 PPM (8.9 GPG), which is classified as moderately hard.

Do I need a water softener in 15052?

With hardness of 153 PPM, a water softener is worth considering for homes in 15052.

Is hard water in 15052 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 15052?

Zip code 15052 in Industry, Pennsylvania is served by 7 water systems.