Where does the water in 43713 come from?

Water for zip code 43713 in Somerton, Ohio 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 43713

Somerton, Ohio · Belmont County

158 PPM

9.2 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 groundwater

Groundwater commonly picks up calcium and magnesium after contact with rock and soil. 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 43713

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
Belmont Co. Sanitary District 3 Pws OH0700412	groundwater	30 PPM Soft	26,822	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Barnesville OH0700011	surface water	760 PPM Very Hard	6,500	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring
Shadyside Public Water System OH0701612	groundwater	30 PPM Soft	3,689	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Belmont Co. Sanitary District 3 Pws

OH0700412

Soft

30 PPMgroundwater26,822 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Barnesville

OH0700011

Very Hard

760 PPMsurface water6,500 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Shadyside Public Water System

OH0701612

Soft

30 PPMgroundwater3,689 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Nearby Zip Codes

4371955 43773203 43747102 4371838 4398330 43778163 4397755 4395130 4396730 4397272 4390230 4371630

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 Somerton, OH (43713)?

The average water hardness in 43713 is 158 PPM (9.2 GPG), which is classified as moderately hard.

Do I need a water softener in 43713?

With hardness of 158 PPM, a water softener is worth considering for homes in 43713.

Is hard water in 43713 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 43713?

Zip code 43713 in Somerton, Ohio is served by 3 water systems.