Bountiful, Utah Water Hardness & Water Softener Guide
Bountiful has hard water at about 18 grains per gallon — here is what that means for your home and how to fix it.
Where Bountiful’s water comes from
Bountiful’s water comes primarily from Wasatch springs/wells and Weber Basin. As that water moves through Utah’s mineral-rich geology it picks up calcium and magnesium — the minerals that make water hard and leave scale behind.
Is 18 grains per gallon hard?
Yes. Water above 7 gpg is considered hard, so Bountiful at 18 gpg is hard — among the hardest water in the country. Hard water shortens the life of water heaters and appliances, spots dishes and glass, clogs fixtures, and dries skin and hair.
What CASA recommends in Bountiful
A water softener is recommended to cut scale and protect your appliances. For drinking and cooking, pair it with a reverse-osmosis system, and add whole-home carbon filtration to remove chlorine taste and odor at every tap.
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Bountiful water hardness FAQ
How hard is the water in Bountiful, Utah? About 18 grains per gallon, which is hard.
Do I need a water softener in Bountiful? A water softener is recommended to cut scale and protect your appliances.
Where does Bountiful get its drinking water? Wasatch springs/wells and Weber Basin.
How do I find my exact hardness? Book a free CASA water test, or use our free water calculators and statewide hardness map.
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