Water Softeners & Filtration Across Licking County, Ohio
Licking County spans city water and rural well water — with hardness ranging from 10 gpg in Newark to 18+ gpg in rural townships. Pure Aqua Columbus serves every Licking County community with the right solution for your water.
Licking County Water Quality
Licking County, Ohio is a rapidly growing county east of Columbus, anchored by Newark and Pataskala. The county has a diverse water supply: Newark city residents receive treated surface water, while the large rural population relies on private wells drawing from limestone aquifers with very high mineral content. Hardness in Licking County ranges from 10 gpg in city areas to 18+ gpg in rural well water — some of the highest readings in Central Ohio. Iron contamination is a significant concern for well water users, and the county's proximity to industrial areas raises PFAS awareness.
City water in Newark runs 10–12 gpg. Rural well water in Licking County townships frequently tests 14–18 gpg — extreme hardness that damages appliances rapidly.
Licking County well water commonly contains dissolved iron at 1–5+ ppm, causing orange staining on sinks, toilets, laundry, and fixtures.
Hydrogen sulfide is present in some Licking County well water sources, producing a rotten egg smell that makes water unpleasant for drinking and bathing.
Licking County's proximity to industrial areas and the Intel Ohio campus development raises awareness of PFAS and other emerging contaminants in groundwater.
Communities We Serve in Licking County
3 cities · 9 villages · 3 townships · and more throughout the county
Lake community with mixed water sources
Well Water in Licking County
A significant portion of Licking County relies on private well water. Well water in this region typically has higher hardness, iron, and sometimes sulfur than city water — and requires a comprehensive water test before recommending a treatment system.
Licking County Water Questions
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Free Water Test for Licking County Homeowners
We'll come to your home, test your water on the spot, and show you exactly what's in it — no pressure, no obligation. Serving all Licking County communities.