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Water Hardness in 24482

Verona, Virginia · Augusta County

255 PPM
14.9 GPG
Very Hard
0Soft60120180300+
High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 11 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 11 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
11 USGS-backed sources
11 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 24482

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.

11 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.
South River Sanitary District
VA2015575
Very Hard
255 PPMsurface water26,083 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Verona - Weyers Cave
VA2015725
Very Hard
255 PPMsurface water7,808 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Dooms - Acsa
VA2015225
Very Hard
255 PPMgroundwater2,408 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Churchville - Acsa
VA2015120
Very Hard
255 PPMsurface water1,150 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Blackburn - Acsa
VA2015060
Very Hard
255 PPMsurface water1,023 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring
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Nearby Zip Codes

2443725524467255244013022939255244862552443125522980172444125022841252228122522447925524421255

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 Verona, VA (24482)?

The average water hardness in 24482 is 255 PPM (14.9 GPG), which is classified as very hard.

Do I need a water softener in 24482?

With hardness of 255 PPM, a water softener is recommended for homes in 24482.

Is hard water in 24482 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 24482?

Zip code 24482 in Verona, Virginia is served by 11 water systems.

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