Where does the water in 24630 come from?

Water for zip code 24630 in Tiptop, Virginia is provided by 12 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 24630

Q: Is the water hard in Tiptop, VA (24630)?

The average water hardness in 24630 is 6 PPM (0.3 GPG), which is classified as soft. No water treatment is typically needed.

Q: Do I need a water softener in 24630?

At 6 PPM, your water is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary, though some homeowners prefer the feel of softened water.

Tiptop, Virginia · Tazewell County

6 PPM

0.3 GPG

Soft

0Soft60120180300+

Estimated — Nearby Data

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 12 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 12 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

12 estimated sources

This ZIP reading needs local confirmation before equipment sizing or purchase decisions.

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 24630

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.

12 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
Baptist Valley VA1185763	surface water	6 PPM Soft	3,857	Estimated — Nearby Data
Claypool Hill Tazewell Co Psa VA1185105	surface water	6 PPM Soft	3,322	Estimated — Nearby Data
Eastern Tazewell County VA1185755	surface water	6 PPM Soft	2,952	Estimated — Nearby Data
Tcpsa - Raven/Doran VA1185685	surface water	6 PPM Soft	2,644	Estimated — Nearby Data
Falls Mills - Tcpsa VA1185151	surface water	6 PPM Soft	870	Estimated — Nearby Data

Baptist Valley

VA1185763

Soft

6 PPMsurface water3,857 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Claypool Hill Tazewell Co Psa

VA1185105

Soft

6 PPMsurface water3,322 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Eastern Tazewell County

VA1185755

Soft

6 PPMsurface water2,952 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Tcpsa - Raven/Doran

VA1185685

Soft

6 PPMsurface water2,644 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Falls Mills - Tcpsa

VA1185151

Soft

6 PPMsurface water870 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

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Nearby Zip Codes

246043 2460517 246516 2484860 2486660 2488460 2481564 246013 2460630 2461330 246023 2487160

What This Means For You

Recommendations are based on the displayed ZIP hardness reading. Confirm your tap reading before sizing or buying treatment equipment.

Your Water Is Soft

Your water hardness is in the soft range. You likely don't need a water softener. Enjoy your naturally soft water!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Tiptop, VA (24630)?

Our estimate for 24630 is 6 PPM (0.3 GPG), but it is based on nearby, county, or state-level data rather than a direct treated tap-water report for this exact location. Confirm with your utility or a home test.

Do I need a water softener in 24630?

Do not size a softener from this estimate alone. Confirm the actual tap-water hardness before choosing treatment equipment.

Is hard water in 24630 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 24630?

Zip code 24630 in Tiptop, Virginia is served by 12 water systems.

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