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Water Hardness in 37774

Loudon, Tennessee · Loudon County

149 PPM
8.7 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
3 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 37774

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.
Lenoir City Utility Board
TN0000396
Moderately Hard
149 PPMsurface water34,786 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring
Loudon Utilities Board
TN0000409
Moderately Hard
149 PPMsurface water16,047 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring
Tellico Village P.O.A.
TN0000871
Moderately Hard
149 PPMsurface water13,870 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring

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What This Means For You

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Loudon, TN (37774)?

The average water hardness in 37774 is 149 PPM (8.7 GPG), which is classified as moderately hard.

Do I need a water softener in 37774?

With hardness of 149 PPM, a water softener is worth considering for homes in 37774.

Is hard water in 37774 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 37774?

Zip code 37774 in Loudon, Tennessee is served by 3 water systems.

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