Where does the water in 67570 come from?

Water for zip code 67570 in Pretty Prairie, Kansas is provided by 2 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 67570

Pretty Prairie, Kansas · Reno County

313 PPM

18.3 GPG

Very Hard

0Soft60120180300+

High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

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

1 USGS-backed source

2 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 67570

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.

Water System	Source	Hardness	Pop. Served	Data Source
Hutchinson, City Of KS2015509	groundwater	315 PPM Very Hard	39,712	Estimated - County Avg
Pretty Prairie, City Of KS2015501	groundwater	172 PPM Moderately Hard	655	High Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Hutchinson, City Of

KS2015509

Very Hard

315 PPMgroundwater39,712 servedEstimated - County Avg

Pretty Prairie, City Of

KS2015501

Moderately Hard

172 PPMgroundwater655 servedHigh Confidence - USGS Monitoring

Nearby Zip Codes

67543315 67111315 67566315 67501315 67514315 67025210 67068315 67108210 67505315 67050210 67001210 67510315

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 Pretty Prairie, KS (67570)?

The average water hardness in 67570 is 313 PPM (18.3 GPG), which is classified as very hard.

Do I need a water softener in 67570?

With hardness of 313 PPM, a water softener is recommended for homes in 67570.

Is hard water in 67570 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 67570?

Zip code 67570 in Pretty Prairie, Kansas is served by 2 water systems.