Water hardness
New York, NY water hardness
New York's tap water measures 25 ppm, which is soft. The number comes from NYC Department of Environmental Protection's 2024 published data, measured at the tap.
25 ppm
Soft
New York shower water
Hardness bands per the U.S. Geological Survey. Range: 16 to 90 ppm across service areas.
25
Source: NYC Department of Environmental Protection, 2024.
For comparison, Charlotte, NC sits in the same range at 27 ppm.
What New York Water Means for Hair and Skin
Below 60 ppm there is nothing to fix. If your water bothers you at this level, the cause is likely chlorine, which is a filter's job, and a different topic than hardness.
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