Maricopa County

Water softeners in Scottsdale, Arizona

South Scottsdale has the hardest published water anywhere we work — up to 25 grains per gallon, half again what north Scottsdale sees. Two Scottsdale homes can genuinely need different equipment, which is why the address matters more here than in most of the valley.

Published hardness

16–25 grains per gallon

Very hard · Our own shop is here in Scottsdale

Hardness by area

South of Indian School Road22–25 gpg
Indian School Road to Chaparral Road20–22 gpg
North of Chaparral Road16–18 gpg

This is Scottsdale Water’s own published figure, and it covers a whole system. Blending, season and your own plumbing all move it, so the number we size from is the one measured at your tap.

Source: Scottsdale Water hard water fact sheet

Where Scottsdale water comes from

Scottsdale runs largely on Central Arizona Project Colorado River water, supplemented by groundwater and one of the more advanced reclamation systems in the country. Scottsdale Water is one of the few providers that publishes hardness by area, and the spread is wide: 22 to 25 grains per gallon south of Indian School Road, 20 to 22 between Indian School and Chaparral, and 16 to 18 north of Chaparral.

Installing in Scottsdale homes

Our own address is on East Pinnacle Peak Road, so this is home ground. North Scottsdale’s newer communities — DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Troon North — are built with softener loops as standard. Old Town and the older McCormick Ranch properties frequently are not, and HOA rules in several communities dictate where equipment can be visible from the street, which we work around routinely.

Areas we cover in Scottsdale

North Scottsdale
Old Town
McCormick Ranch
DC Ranch
Grayhawk
Troon North
Gainey Ranch

What we install in Scottsdale

Water Softeners in ScottsdaleWater softener installation and service across the Phoenix valley. Free in-home hardness test, no-salt options, installed by the owner since 2000.Reverse Osmosis in ScottsdaleReverse osmosis drinking water systems installed across the Phoenix valley. Removes roughly 99% of common tap water contaminants. Free water analysis.Whole House Filtration in ScottsdaleWhole house water filtration for Phoenix valley homes. Chlorine, sediment and taste removed at the main line, before the water reaches any fixture.Salt-Free Systems in ScottsdaleSalt-free water conditioners for Phoenix valley homes. Scale protection with no salt, no brine tank and no drain line. Honest advice on the trade-offs.Water Testing in ScottsdaleFree in-home water test across the Phoenix valley. We measure hardness in grains per gallon and total dissolved solids, then show you the numbers.Tankless Heaters in ScottsdaleTankless water heater installation and repair in the Phoenix valley — and the softening that keeps a tankless unit from scaling shut.

How hard is the water in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale Water publishes a hardness of 16 to 25 grains per gallon for Scottsdale. Anything above 10.5 grains is classed as very hard. Scottsdale runs largely on Central Arizona Project Colorado River water, supplemented by groundwater and one of the more advanced reclamation systems in the country. Scottsdale Water is one of the few providers that publishes hardness by area, and the spread is wide: 22 to 25 grains per gallon south of Indian School Road, 20 to 22 between Indian School and Chaparral, and 16 to 18 north of Chaparral.

Do you install water softeners in Scottsdale?

Yes. Our own shop is in Scottsdale, and we work there regularly. Our own address is on East Pinnacle Peak Road, so this is home ground. North Scottsdale’s newer communities — DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Troon North — are built with softener loops as standard. Old Town and the older McCormick Ranch properties frequently are not, and HOA rules in several communities dictate where equipment can be visible from the street, which we work around routinely.