Where does the water in 17087 come from?

Water for zip code 17087 in Richland, Pennsylvania is provided by 3 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 17087

Richland, Pennsylvania · Lebanon County

178 PPM

10.4 GPG

Moderately Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 3 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 3 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

3 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 17087

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.

3 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
Lebanon Water Auth PA7380010	surface water	183 PPM Hard	57,000	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Richland Boro Water Supply PA7380032	groundwater	64 PPM Slightly Hard	1,700	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
West Cornwall Township Ma PA7380031	groundwater	89 PPM Slightly Hard	900	Estimated - County Avg

Lebanon Water Auth

PA7380010

Hard

183 PPMsurface water57,000 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Richland Boro Water Supply

PA7380032

Slightly Hard

64 PPMgroundwater1,700 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

West Cornwall Township Ma

PA7380031

Slightly Hard

89 PPMgroundwater900 servedEstimated - County Avg

Nearby Zip Codes

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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 Richland, PA (17087)?

The average water hardness in 17087 is 178 PPM (10.4 GPG), which is classified as moderately hard.

Do I need a water softener in 17087?

With hardness of 178 PPM, a water softener is worth considering for homes in 17087.

Is hard water in 17087 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 17087?

Zip code 17087 in Richland, Pennsylvania is served by 3 water systems.