Is Georgia tap water hard or soft?
Mostly not. 0 % of the 9 cities with published data in Georgia have hard or very hard water (over 120 mg/L). The median is 2 gpg, from 1.3 gpg in Snellville to 2 gpg in Athens-Clarke County.
We have published hardness data for 9 cities in Georgia. The median is 2 gpg; the hardest water is in Athens-Clarke County (2 gpg), the softest in Snellville (1.3 gpg).
0 % of these cities have hard or very hard water (over 120 mg/L).
USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
Cities in Georgia, hardest first
| gpg | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County | 2 | 34 | soft |
| Athens | 2 | 34 | soft |
| Mableton | 2 | 33 | soft |
| Marietta | 2 | 33 | soft |
| Powder Springs | 2 | 33 | soft |
| Norcross | 1.3 | 23 | soft |
| Peachtree Corners | 1.3 | 23 | soft |
| Lawrenceville | 1.3 | 22 | soft |
| Snellville | 1.3 | 22 | soft |
FAQ
Is Georgia water hard or soft?
Mostly not. 0 % of the 9 cities we cover have hard or very hard water; the median is 2 gpg.
Which city in Georgia has the hardest water?
Athens-Clarke County, at 2 gpg, has the hardest water of the 9 cities with published data.
Which city in Georgia has the softest water?
Snellville, at 1.3 gpg, has the softest water of the 9 cities with published data.
Do I need a water softener in Georgia?
Above about 120 mg/L (7 gpg) scale builds up in water heaters, kettles and dishwashers, and a softener or at least regular descaling pays off. Look up your own city in the table: in Georgia the values range from 1.3 gpg to 2 gpg.
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