Yorba Linda Water District draws about 85 percent of its supply from groundwater. The report lists groundwater at 347 mg/L, with samples from 266 to 430 mg/L, and imported Metropolitan Water District water at 270 mg/L. The two sources differ and the report gives its figures by source, so this page shows the range between them instead of one number.
What 16 to 20 gpg means
Hardness is measured in grains per gallon (gpg). The U.S. Geological Survey calls water hard from 7.1 to 10.5 and very hard above 10.5. Both of Yorba Linda's sources are well inside the very hard band. Very hard water leaves scale on fixtures, spots on glass and buildup inside water heaters.
Where your water comes from
Yorba Linda Water District supplies the water and draws about 85 percent of it from groundwater. Imported Metropolitan Water District water makes up the rest. Check your water bill to confirm who supplies your address.
Yorba Linda and water softeners
We found no Yorba Linda rule against water softeners in the sources we reviewed. We have not reviewed the rules of the agency that serves your home's sewer line by line, so confirm before you buy.
State law applies either way. A residential softener that discharges to the sewer has to regenerate only when needed, carry a certified salt efficiency and be installed with water-saving devices, and a contractor holding a C-55 or C-36 license certifies the installation to the local permit office. What Nuvia recommends in Yorba Linda has to meet those standards.
What Nuvia does in Yorba Linda
We offer a free in-home water analysis so you can see your own tap's numbers next to the district's figures. Book it with the form below. If you want to read first, start with water softeners and conditioners, whole-house water filtration or reverse osmosis drinking water.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the water in Yorba Linda?
Yorba Linda Water District's report lists groundwater at 347 mg/L, about 20 gpg, with samples from 266 to 430 mg/L. Imported water in the same report is 270 mg/L, about 16 gpg. Both are above the 180 mg/L line USGS uses for very hard.
Why does this page show a range instead of one number?
The two sources differ and the report gives its figures by source. A single number would hide that, so the range runs from the imported figure to the groundwater figure.
Where does Yorba Linda's water come from?
About 85 percent is groundwater. The rest is imported from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
Are there local rules on water softeners in Yorba Linda?
We found none in the sources we reviewed. We have not reviewed the sewer agency's rules line by line, so confirm before you buy. California equipment standards apply to any residential softener that discharges to the sewer.
Does the in-home water analysis cost anything?
No. Nuvia Water offers it free. Book it with the form on this page or with the Book button.
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