Ogden is about 25 miles north of the AMPAC factory in Woods Cross, up I-15. The city publishes a TDS figure but no hardness figure, so the closest published hardness for Weber County is the wholesale supplier’s. Here is what the reports say and how to turn it into an equipment choice.
What is in Ogden tap water?
| Provider | Hardness (grains/gal) | Hardness (mg/L) | TDS (mg/L) | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden City | not published | not published | 380 average; the report shows a range of 128 - 380, and lists 444 for the Weber Basin supply | 2025 |
| Weber Basin WCD (Davis and Weber counties) | 10 - 18 | 171 - 308 | 214 north, 377 central, 738 south | 2025 |
An average of 380 mg/L is below the EPA’s 500 mg/L secondary guideline, so most Ogden taps will not taste noticeably mineral. Hardness is the open question. Ogden does not publish it. Weber Basin, which supplies Weber County, reports 10 to 18 grains per gallon, and Ogden’s own report lists a Weber Basin source, so expect hard to very hard water until a test says otherwise.
These are system-wide figures from each utility’s own annual water quality report. A specific street can differ from the average, so test your tap before you size anything. Hardness is unregulated, so a utility that does not publish a number is not breaking a rule. 1 grain per gallon is 17.1 mg/L.
What this means for your equipment
- Homes: test first. If the tap reads above 7 grains per gallon, a softener protects the water heater and fixtures. RO vs water softener explains the split.
- Drinking water: with TDS near 380 mg/L, an under-sink residential RO system is a taste upgrade, not a necessity.
- Private wells on the edge of town: nobody tests a well for you. See how to test your home water quality, then iron removal, nitrate removal and UV treatment as needed.
- Businesses: commercial RO and industrial RO for process water, boiler feed and food production. The industries we serve page lists sectors.
Installation and service for Ogden
AMPAC builds its reverse osmosis systems at 2262 S 1200 W, Suite #103, Woods Cross, UT 84087, about 25 miles to the south. AMPAC installs and services systems on site anywhere in Utah. The people who assemble a system are the ones you talk to about it. For parts and equipment you would rather collect, pick them up at the Woods Cross facility. Everything else ships.
- Call (385) 530-1026 to arrange an installation, a service visit or a pickup time
- Request a quote and include your address, daily water use and, if you have one, a recent water test
- Size a system first with the RO system calculators
Frequently asked questions
Does Ogden publish its water hardness?
No. Ogden City’s 2025 report gives TDS but no hardness figure. Hardness is unregulated, so utilities do not have to report it. Weber Basin, the regional supplier, reports 10 to 18 grains per gallon.
What TDS does Ogden report?
Ogden’s 2025 report gives a 380 mg/L average, below the EPA’s 500 mg/L secondary guideline. It lists 444 mg/L for the Weber Basin supply.
Do I need reverse osmosis in Ogden?
For drinking water it is an upgrade, not a requirement. A softener is the more likely first purchase if a test shows hardness above about 7 grains per gallon. Businesses with a water-quality spec for process water, boilers or ice are the usual RO buyers.
Can AMPAC install in Ogden?
Yes. AMPAC installs and services systems on site anywhere in Utah. Ogden is about 25 miles from the Woods Cross facility.
More on Utah water
- Water treatment in Utah: the statewide guide, with wells, drought and parts
- Utah water hardness and TDS by city: every provider with a source link
- How to test your home water quality