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Upper Arlington ZIP 43220 Water Quality Report

Franklin County, Ohio  ·  1 in-home tests

Very HardRank #35 of 37 ZIPsLast verified:
Not municipal data — these are tap measurements after distribution, not treatment plant output.

Average hardness

11.4gpg averageVery Hard
Range: 11.4 – 11.4 gpg  ·  Median: 11.4 gpg
0 gpg (soft)22+ gpg (extremely hard)
National avg: 6 gpg · Central Ohio avg: ~14 gpg
0
Iron
mg/L avg
7.8
pH
avg pH
232
TDS
mg/L avg
—
Chlorine
mg/L avg

Iron

0mg/L avg
1 tests
EPA secondary standard: 0.3 mg/L

Top homeowner complaints

Primary problem reported when scheduling a free water test.

Dry skin or hair
100%
1 tests

Hardness distribution

Breakdown of all tested homes by hardness tier.

Extremely Hard (14+ gpg)
0
Very Hard (10.5–14 gpg)
1
Hard (7–10.5 gpg)
0
Moderate (3.5–7 gpg)
0
Soft (0–3.5 gpg)
0

Treatment adoption

100%
of tested homes in this ZIP chose to install a water treatment system.

How this ZIP compares

Hardness ranking within the Pure Aqua Columbus service area.

#35
of 37 ZIPs by hardness
11.4
gpg vs ~14 regional avg
1
field tests in this ZIP

Frequently asked questions — Upper Arlington 43220

How hard is the water in ZIP code 43220?▾
Pure Aqua Columbus field tests show an average hardness of 11.4 grains per gallon (gpg) in ZIP 43220 — classified as very hard. The range across 1 tests was 11.4 to 11.4 gpg. For context, the national average is about 6 gpg and most of Central Ohio runs 12–18 gpg.
Is the water in Upper Arlington (43220) safe to drink?▾
Hardness is not a health concern — it's a mineral content issue that affects appliances, fixtures, and skin. Upper Arlington water at 11.4 gpg is very hard, which means scale buildup on water heaters, dishwashers, and faucets is likely. Iron levels are within normal range. For drinking water quality, contact Columbus Water Works or your local utility for the annual Consumer Confidence Report.
What water treatment do homes in 43220 typically need?▾
Based on 1 Pure Aqua Columbus tests in ZIP 43220, the most common homeowner complaint was Dry skin or hair. At 11.4 gpg, a water softener is the most effective solution for hardness. 100% of tested homes in this ZIP chose to install a treatment system.
How does 43220 compare to other Central Ohio ZIP codes?▾
ZIP 43220 ranks #35 out of 37 ZIP codes in the Pure Aqua Columbus service area by average hardness (11.4 gpg). This is among the softer ZIPs in the region.
How was this water data collected for ZIP 43220?▾
These results come from anonymized Pure Aqua Columbus in-home water tests performed by WQA-certified technicians using calibrated Hach and LaMotte test kits. No names, addresses, or identifying information are stored — location is coarsened to ZIP code and dates to month precision. This is independent field data, not municipal utility data.

About this data

Results are anonymized field measurements from Pure Aqua Columbus in-home water tests performed by WQA-certified technicians using calibrated Hach and LaMotte test kits. No names, addresses, or identifying information are stored — location is coarsened to ZIP code and dates to month precision. This data is independent of Columbus Water Works, Delaware County District Water, or Ohio EPA Consumer Confidence Reports.

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