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Water Hardness in 52553

Eddyville, Iowa · Wapello County

253 PPM
14.8 GPG
Very Hard
0Soft60120180300+
Estimated - Nearby Data

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 2 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 2 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 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 52553

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.

2 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.
Ottumwa Water Works
IA9083012
Very Hard
253 PPMsurface water25,529 servedEstimated - Nearby Data
Wapello Rural Water Assoc.
IA9000742
Very Hard
253 PPMsurface water17,263 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

Nearby Zip Codes

525482535256625352543373525773735253437352595373525613735253133552536254500443505250125350256350

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 Eddyville, IA (52553)?

Our estimate for 52553 is 253 PPM (14.8 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 52553?

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

Is hard water in 52553 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 52553?

Zip code 52553 in Eddyville, Iowa is served by 2 water systems.

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